Printed Icon of Saint John of Shanghai in Wooden Frame
Description
A finely crafted printed copy of an original hand-painted icon of Saint John of Shanghai. High‑quality printing preserves the richness of colors and details, keeping the icon’s prayerful and contemplative character. The elegant wooden frame with glass makes it ready to hang or place on a shelf, whether at home, in the office, or as a meaningful spiritual gift.
This icon is a thoughtful present for baptisms, name days, housewarmings, or for creating a personal prayer corner.
Details:
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Size: 16.8 × 18.6 cm
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Materials: high‑quality art print, wooden frame, glass
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Packaging: carefully packed in gift-ready packaging
ABOUT
Saint John of Shanghai (Ivan Dmitrievich Maximovich, 1896–1966)
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Born on 4 June 1896 in the village of Adamivka, now Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
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Studied theology, became a priest and later a bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad.
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After the 1917 Revolution emigrated; served for many years in China (Shanghai) and later in the United States (San Francisco).
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Known as a pastor and wonderworker who helped refugees, the sick and the destitute, and who cared deeply about education, spiritual life and the support of Orthodox communities in difficult circumstances.
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Venerated as an example of humility, mercy and spiritual purity.
Symbolism of the icon of Saint John of Shanghai
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Monastic garments
On the saint’s shoulders is a violet mantle with skrizhali (decorative tablets), the “robe of salvation”. It symbolizes God’s protecting power and the faithful keeping of the monastic vows. The black head covering (klobuk) with a cross represents Christ’s crown of thorns, the “garment of humility” and the “helmet of salvation”. -
Streams (stripes)
The red and white stripes on the mantle symbolize the streams of divine wisdom, “Blood and water” — the Mysteries of the Eucharist and Baptism. -
Riasa
The long black garment with wide sleeves and a tight collar is a symbol of renunciation of the world, mourning and repentance. -
Panagia
A small icon of the Mother of God adorned with stones, worn by a bishop on the chest together with a cross. -
Gesture of blessing
The blessing right hand signifies blessing in the name of the Lord. -
Staff
A symbol of pastoral authority and care for the flock. On icons it often has the shape of the Greek letter tau, a sign of resurrection and life. -
Churches on both sides
They symbolize the saint’s involvement in their construction: on the right, the Cathedral of the Mother of God “Intercessor for Sinners” in Shanghai; on the left, the church dedicated to the icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow”, where his relics are now kept.
