Description
Christ the King, whose reign is truth, justice, love, and peace
The title Christ the King expresses the Christian confession that the risen Jesus possesses a kingdom that is not founded on coercion or political domination. Pope Pius XI established the liturgical feast in 1925, drawing on Scripture and the Church's longstanding proclamation of Christ's kingship. The liturgy describes his kingdom through truth and life, holiness and grace, justice, love, and peace.
Crown, scepter, Gospel, and blessing hand
The icon presents Christ frontally in richly patterned red and gold vestments. A jeweled crown and scepter communicate royal authority, while the Gospel book shows that his rule is inseparable from his teaching. His raised right hand gives a blessing. These attributes form a Western devotional image of Christ the King rather than a historical portrait of an earthly monarch.
For families, public responsibility, and the feast of Christ the King
This Christ the King icon can support prayer for just leadership, peace, moral responsibility, and fidelity to the Gospel. It is suitable for a home prayer corner, parish room, Catholic school, office, or chapel. It can be chosen for a family dedication, the Solemnity of Christ the King, a wedding, house blessing, confirmation, ordination, or for someone entrusted with public or ecclesial responsibility.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, with direct printing and decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate with the year of production and a wall hanger are included.
