St. John & The Ladder of Divine Ascent

An exquisite Greek Orthodox Icon of the St. John & Ladder of Divine Ascent, handmade & handpainted by an expert Greek hagiographer.

The icon of the Ladder of Divine Ascent shows the means by which the highest degree of religious perfection may be attained. Divided into thirty parts, or “steps”, it presents a picture of all the virtues and contains a great many parables and historical touches, drawn principally from the monastic life, and exhibiting the practical application of the precepts.

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques. It is an exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine masterpiece.

The icon bears the artist’s signature on the front and the certificate of authenticity on the back.

We can have any image or Christian scene hand made on commission. Please take a look at an indicative list of additional icons available, or contact us for more information.

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