Pure Soul Canvas Icon, 9x12 inches, 1.25 inch thick | Orthodox Christian Icon
Pure Soul Canvas Icon, 9x12 inches, 1.25 inch thick | Orthodox Christian Icon
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The Pure Soul is an allegorical icon, similar to the much more famous Ladder of Divine Ascent icon which we typically see in church on the 4th Sunday of Great Lent which is dedicated to St John Climacus, author of the book of the same name. Also like the Ladder, the Pure Soul icon elaborates on the ultimate Christian virtue of repentance, presenting symbolically several related themes, typically described by the accompanying inscription:
The Pure Soul stands like a bride ornamented, having on her head a royal crown, the moon beneath her feet; a prayer goes forth from her mouth, rising like a flame to heaven. The lion is bound with fasting, the dragon tamed with humility. Tears put out the burning flames — the falling Devil cannot endure her goodness.
The icon can be traced back to an engraving published in 1627 by the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
The design of the icon hearkens back to the Book of Revelation, chapter 12:
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars... And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
The Pure Soul icon thus associates the soul of the penitent Christian with the "Apocalypic Woman" seen in St John's vision. The vision is typically taken as symbolic of both the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, and the Orthodox Church, which is the Body of Christ on earth. Like the Theotokos, the Christian is called to "bear" Christ in his or her own soul through gradual purification unto passionlessness, and therefore, like the Church, the purified soul is the abode of Christ on earth.
About Icons
About Icons
Please note, as with all the icon reproductions sold by Remembrance of Death, that this icon is printed-on-demand, which means there is no opportunity to bless it prior to shipping, since it's shipped directly from the manufacturer. Buyers should therefore seek a proper blessing from a priest for this icon, prior to using it in prayer.
Description
Description
Remembrance of Death Orthodox Christian Canvas Art (including canvas icon reproductions) places a premium on high fidelity image reproduction, sturdiness, and durability. The canvas material is stretched on a 1.25 inch (3.175 cm) pinewood frame. Each piece comes with back hanging pre-installed for ease of display. A matte finish balances high contrast with low reflective glare.
Features
Features
- Each canvas is stretched on a sturdy 1.25 inch (3.175 cm) thick pinewood frame sourced from renewable forests
- The canvas material is a cotton/polyester composite
- Rubber dots on the bottom of canvas ensures the canvas stays in place when hung
Shipping
Shipping
Please note that exact shipping will depend on the size of the canvas, which is why a range is given rather than an exact amount.
United States
2 - 5 business days
USD $10.79 - 120.69 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
European Countries
2 - 5 business days
USD $7.29 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
United Kingdom
2 - 3 business days
USD $7.29 - 117.39 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Spain
2 - 3 business days
USD $7.29 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Germany
2 - 5 business days
USD $7.29 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Canada
2 - 5 business days
USD $14.19 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Australia
3 - 6 business days
USD $14.19 - 124.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
EFTA/ Northern Europe
5 - 10 business days
USD $17.19 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Rest of World
10 - 30 business days
USD $143.19 - 253.29 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
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EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.