Description
St. John Paul II with his hand raised in blessing
Pope St. John Paul II is portrayed in a white cassock and red cape, with his right hand raised in blessing and his left holding the garment near his chest. A pectoral cross hangs over the cassock. The standing figure, English inscription, and circular halo distinguish this version of his icon.
Born Karol Wojtyła in Wadowice in 1920, he became pope in 1978 and served until his death in 2005. His ministry included worldwide pastoral journeys, teaching on human dignity and family life, and meetings with young people through World Youth Day. He promoted devotion to Divine Mercy and established Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope Francis canonized him on April 27, 2014.
The blessing gesture gives this image a different focus from seated portraits or images of the pope carrying his pastoral cross. It can accompany personal prayer at home, parish gatherings, or remembrance of a pilgrimage. It is also a religious gift for someone whose faith was shaped by his teaching or youth gatherings.
Made in Poland on linden wood
Art Christiana makes this icon to order on a linden-wood board with two coats of primer. The image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and finished with decorative gold-tone metal leaf (schlagmetal). A certificate bearing the production year and a hanging fixture are attached to the back.