Holy Shoulder Wound of Jesus

Holy Shoulder Wound of Jesus – a sacred image of hidden suffering and infinite love

This icon represents the Holy Shoulder Wound of Jesus Christ, one of the most profound and contemplative devotions connected to the Passion. Jesus is shown half-turn, holding His garment gently and revealing the wound on His shoulder – the place where the Cross rested. According to mystics and saints, this was the most painful and least remembered wound, endured silently and without witness. His gaze in the icon is serene, almost tender, as if inviting the viewer into an intimate space of trust and surrender.

This is not an image of spectacle, but of quiet depth. The golden background symbolizes divine radiance that shines even through suffering. Christ’s calm eyes reflect mercy rather than condemnation. In His hand He holds a scroll – sign of fulfilled scripture, the Word made Flesh carrying salvation to humanity. The icon stands as a doorway to contemplation, healing and personal encounter with Christ who knows every hidden burden.

The piece is crafted on real gilded linden wood, with the image printed directly onto the gold using high-resolution UV technology. Colors remain vibrant, details clean, and light plays beautifully across the surface. This is devotional art meant to accompany the soul over years, not merely decorate a wall.

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The meaning of the Holy Shoulder Wound devotion

Devotion to the Shoulder Wound is ancient and deeply mystical. Saints such as St. Bernard, St. Padre Pio and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich testified that Jesus revealed to them the significance of this wound: it is the wound caused by the weight of the Cross, the wound of those sufferings we carry alone. About this wound Jesus is believed to have said, that it was among His most painful and the one least venerated.

This devotion is especially meaningful for:

• people carrying emotional or spiritual burdens,
• those suffering silently without recognition,
• long-term caregivers and those in burnout,
• people forgiving deep wounds,
• anyone asking God for strength to endure.

To pray with this icon is to look at Christ who looks back at us. It speaks without words: I carried the Cross for you. I carry with you now.

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Material & craftsmanship – gilded linden wood, direct UV print

Each icon begins with a solid linden wood board, primed and prepared for gilding. A layer of gold leaf texture is applied, then the icon is directly printed on the gold using UV technology – not paper, not lamination. This ensures longevity, brilliance and clarity.

Features of the artwork:

• authentic linden wood, durable and light
• gold surface with natural texture
• UV direct print – high-definition, long-lasting colors
• smooth finish, ready to display or hang
• premium devotional art for personal or communal use

It suits homes, chapels, counseling rooms, places of healing and reflection. Even in modern interiors, the golden glow introduces a presence rather than an object.

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Why keep this icon in your home?

Because it reminds us that Christ understands the wounds no one sees. Many people who own this icon use it as a focus for prayer during emotional storms, forgiveness processes or times of interior struggle. It becomes a companion, not a decoration.

Place it:

• on a prayer altar or nightstand,
• in a home chapel or parish space,
• near candles, rosary beads or Scripture,
• in therapy or spiritual direction rooms,
• wherever silence and presence matter.

Each glance can be a short prayer: Jesus, You know. Be with me.

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A meaningful Christian gift

This icon makes a powerful gift for someone struggling, grieving or beginning a journey of healing:

• illness, burnout, emotional pain
• addiction recovery or trauma healing
• reconciliation within family or marriage
• spiritual retreats and conversions
• priests, monks, therapists, caregivers

To give this icon is to give hope. It says:
"Your suffering is seen – and carried with you."

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Why this icon stands out

• gilded linden wood board

• direct UV print on gold, not laminated

• a rare devotion with deep theological meaning

• perfect for contemplation and interior healing

• ideal for personal prayer or as a spiritual gift

• ready to hang or place immediately

This icon is a reminder that God heals wounds hidden from the world.
A small image, a great mystery.