John of Shanghai Orthodox Icon: Blessing and Patronage
The Icon of St. John of Shanghai represents a priceless gift of faith, blessing and patronage to believers around the world. This icon is especially valued among the Russian Orthodox people and is an object of worship and prayer.
John of Shanghai Orthodox Icon depicts St. John Maximovich, Bishop of Shanghai, San Francisco and Los Angeles. St. John was known for his grace, mercy, and the miracles that occurred through his prayers. He lived in the twentieth century and was God’s chosen servant, helping all in need and giving hope and faith in grief.
The icon of John of Shanghai is believed to have appeared after his passing in 1966. Following ancient iconographic traditions, the icon was created by the iconostasis of a church in San Francisco. It is notable for its beauty, subtlety and unique depiction of St. John Maximovitch in all his spiritual power and majesty.
The icon of St. John of Shanghai has deep spiritual significance for all who come to it in search of help, healing and spiritual direction. St. John himself was known for his mercy and ability to help all who turned to him in faith and humility. The icon of St. John of Shanghai serves as a symbol of his presence and prayerful support in our lives.
The symbolic depiction of St. John on the icon includes his sacerdotal robe in which he appeared before God, his episcopal mitre, and the rod indicating his authority in the spiritual hierarchy. The faithful resort to prayer before the icon, hoping for St. John’s help and protection.
Because of his history of healings, St. John of Shanghai became especially popular in circles where his help was needed. The number of stories of miracles performed through prayers before the icon of St. John of Shanghai are countless. The faithful find comfort and hope knowing that St. John listens to their prayers and can bring healing, protection and guidance.
One of the main blessings that the icon of St. John of Shanghai possesses is the ability to strengthen faith and enhance the spiritual state of the faithful. Many who have turned to the icon do so in order to find inner peace, tranquility and direction in life.
The icon of St. John of Shanghai is a symbol of divine grace and help. It is a precious heritage that is sacredly honored and to which the faithful resort in moments of need, grief and joy. Often it is before the icon of St. John that souls are opened and healings are performed, filling the hearts of the faithful with a sense of gratitude and hope.
Thus, the icon of St. John of Shanghai contributes not only to spiritual enrichment and restoration of faith, but is also an answer to the prayers of the faithful. It is a powerful testimony of God’s presence in the world and a comfort to all who seek eternal well-being and salvation of the soul.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of St. John of Shanghai, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade icon of St. John is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a true work of art, which will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon making, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting are performed by professional masters and painters of icon painting with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All icons of the Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order an icon of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco in the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons”, Mstyora, Vladimir region, where icons have been painted since 1628.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order.
We accept orders for measurement icons, analoy icons, church icons, and icons for iconostasis.
