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Rare Antique Greek Orthodox Touching of Thomas Rondel Icon, 18th-19th Century

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Scarce subject, antique Greek Orthodox hand painted rondel icon depicting the Touching of Thomas or Doubting Thomas Late 18th- early 19th century The first Sunday after Easter commemorates the Apostle Thomas’ doubting, then assurance, of Christ’s Resurrection. The moment depicted in this icon is described in John 20:19-31, when eight days after the Resurection, Christ appeared amidst His desciples for the second time. The young Thomas was not there when Christ first appeared and said to the others : “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” Here, Christ appears in the desciples hiding place and says to Thomas: “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving but believing”. The powerful message of believing in miracles is one of the most important principles of the Orthodox faith. The inscription at the top of the icon in Greek translates to the "Touching of Thomas", referencing Thomas' doubt. Russian Orthodox version of this subject translate as the "Assurance of Thomas" or "The Belief of Thomas". In Slavonic, Thomas is known as Foma. Condition: Very Good This icon is hand painted with gold highlights on hand hewn panel. Diameter: 24 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Diameter: 9.38 in (23.83 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5828243105472

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