On January 20, the Serbian Orthodox Church and believers celebrate Saint John the Baptist, a holiday dedicated to the saint and prophet who baptized Jesus Christ on the Jordan River.
The feast of St. John the Baptist, when celebrated by the Serbian Orthodox Church, is dedicated to Jesus' cousin, known as John the Baptist.
John is called the Baptist because, according to religious teaching, he baptized Jesus Christ, and the Forerunner because he announced the coming of Christ.
He baptized anyone who repented in the Jordan River. He lived simply and ascetically, feeding on insects and honey of wild bees, and dressed in a dress made of camel hair.
John was killed during the reign of King Herod of Judea, who ordered the prophet to be beheaded.
There is a custom among the people for people to be brothers and godparents on St. John's Day, because John is considered a model of character and honesty.
Believers, whether Orthodox or Catholic, very often give John's name to their children. Orthodox celebrate the baptism of St. John, and Catholics usually celebrate the name day.
The icon is carved and additionally painted with gilding. The frame is richly ornamented.
Carving with clear contours and details.
Wood: black linden
Protected with linseed oil.

Dimensions: 26 x 32 cm