The Resurrection

The Resurrection is the very foundation of the Christian faith, revealing Christ’s victory over sin and death. In the icon of the Resurrection, also called the Descent into Hades, Christ raises Adam and Eve from their tombs by the wrists, signifying that humanity could not save itself, but is restored solely through the saving power of Christ. This is witnessed by the Holy Prophets, Patriarchs, Kings, and Righteous figures of the Old Testament, including Saint John the Forerunner, King David, King Solomon, and the Righteous Abel. Beneath Christ’s feet lie the shattered gates of Hades, surrounded by broken locks, chains, and keys, revealing the destruction of death’s dominion. Christ stands victorious over the dark figure of death itself, liberating mankind from bondage and granting eternal life to the world.

Shipped from Australia, this icon is a handmade replica of an authentic Byzantine-style icon which has been carefully crafted and mounted on natural wood in Greece using museum-quality silk-screen printing.