Icon Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Made with laminating techniques on mediapan wood.

Dimensions: 33 x 23 x 1 cm

The act of crucifixion carried out by Roman soldiers, usually four, which is commanded by a captain, because Judah as a Roman province located directly under the rule of Cesare (Caesar), who is here sent his governor (prefect), whose permanent headquarters in Caesarea on the Sea ( Palestinian).
With Jesus were crucified two robbers, which Pilate wanted to mock Christ
Luke the Evangelist records a sigh and a prayer of Christ on the Cross: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Christ is crucified in the third time, that is. at nine o'clock in the morning (Mk 15,25) In our reckoning, and the sixth time, ie. noon, performed wonders solar eclipse.
Christ's Crucifixion was commonly used as a method of punishment. What is unusual is to bring witnesses. Despite the savage cruelty of the Roman scourging and mocking military, carrying heavy coffin and just Crucifixion, Christ's words recorded before his death on the Cross, are the words of forgiveness and concern for others, and prayer to the heavenly Father.

Weight 800g