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Pope St. John XXIII: the pope who opened Vatican II
Pope St. John XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, 1881-1963) opened the Second Vatican Council on October 11, 1962. His pontificate lasted from 1958 to 1963. In the encyclical Pacem in Terris, he addressed peace through human dignity, rights, and responsibilities. Pope Francis canonized him together with John Paul II on April 27, 2014.
This portrait shows John XXIII in a white skullcap, red shoulder cape, and embroidered stole, with a pectoral cross. His slightly turned pose and smiling face distinguish the composition. The English inscription and circular halo identify the pope as a saint, rather than merely an officeholder.
The image can be placed in a parish office, study, or home prayer space. It is particularly relevant for someone studying Vatican II or Catholic teaching on peace. As a religious gift, it connects those interests with a named historical pope and his pastoral work.
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.