Orthodox Wooden Crucifixion Iconostasis with Candle Holder 2

Hand-Painted Orthodox Crucifixion Scene with Figures – 16.9 x 11 x 19.7 inches

This vibrant and spiritually rich Orthodox Crucifixion display is a hand-painted devotional piece that captures the solemn beauty of Christ’s Passion.

Measuring approximately 16.9 x 11 x 19.7 inches (43 x 28 x 50 cm), this three-dimensional composition features a large central cross with the image of Christ crucified, flanked by standing icons of the Theotokos and St. John the Theologian.

The wooden base is accented with symbolic elements from the Crucifixion: a ladder, sponge-tipped reed, and spear, all carefully crafted and arranged to deepen the visual and spiritual impact. Decorative floral motifs and Greek inscription “Ο Βασιλεὺς τῆς Δόξης” (“The King of Glory”) adorn the cross, enhancing its reverent beauty.

• Dimensions: 16.9 x 11 x 19.7 inches (43 x 28 x 50 cm)

• Hand-painted wooden construction with intricate detailing

• Central Crucifix flanked by free-standing icons of the Virgin Mary and St. John

• Includes symbolic Passion elements: ladder, spear, and reed

• Floral decoration and Greek inscription: “Ο Βασιλεὺς τῆς Δόξης”

• Ideal for home prayer spaces, chapels, or Paschal displays

• A meaningful devotional gift rooted in Orthodox tradition

• Icons shown not included

• Please allow 3–4 weeks for delivery
  

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The crucifixion of Jesus is described in the Gospels, mentioned in the apostolic letters, confirmed by other ancient sources, and is generally regarded as a real event confirmed by non-Christian sources.

The soldiers whipped Jesus and then took off his own clothes and put on him a red chlamys, that is, a royal garment, and wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head instead of a crown, and in his hand they gave him a reed instead of a royal scepter, and thus dressed they began to mock him and beat him, saying: “Hail, thou who art the King of the Jews.” And when they had had enough, they took off his chlamydia, and dressed him again in his clothes, and took him away to crucify him.

They even loaded his heavy cross for him to carry to the place of crucifixion, which was Golgotha, a garbage dump just outside Jerusalem. Jesus was very exhausted and could not lift his cross.

The soldiers forced a passerby named Simon Cyrenaeus to lift the cross on his shoulders. A crowd of people followed and women were crying. To the place of the crucifixion they brought two other malefactors to be crucified with him.

There on Calvary they crucified the Lord and the two thieves, one on his right and one on his left. On the cross of the Lord Pilate instructed them to write: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.”

Jesus over the cross said: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” The soldiers who crucified Christ played dice with his clothes.

One of the crucified villains blasphemed Christ and said: “If you are the Messiah, save yourself and us.” But the other bandit turned and said to him reproachfully, “Are you not even afraid of God? We are being justly punished for the terrible things we have done. But he did no wrong.” And then he turned to the Lord and said to him: “Remember me, O Lord, in thy kingdom” (“Remember me, O Lord, when thou comest into thy kingdom”). Jesus replied, “I assure you that today you will be with me in heaven.”

Near the cross were Jesus’ mother and his beloved disciple, John. When Jesus saw them, he said to his mother: “Mother, here is your son!” And to John he said: “Here is your mother!” And from that moment John took the Virgin Mary to himself and took care of her.

Many of those present were mocking Jesus, saying: “If you are the son of God, come down from the cross.” And the high priests were mocking him: “He saved others, but he cannot save himself. If he is God’s chosen one, let him come down from the cross so that we may believe him.”

It was twelve o’clock in the afternoon, but it was dark all over the land until three o’clock in the afternoon. Then Jesus cried aloud: “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Then he said “I am thirsty!” and immediately a soldier took a sponge, dipped it in vinegar, put it on a reed, and brought it to the Lord’s lips, but he, after tasting it, would not drink. And then he said: “My Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit,” and in a little while: “It is finished” (all is finished). He bowed his head and surrendered the spirit.

Then the veil of the temple was torn in half and many tombs were opened. The Roman centurion saw what was done and glorified God, saying: “Truly, this man was the son of God!” But all the people who were watching the crucifixion when they saw the darkness and the earthquake fled to the city in terror and beat their breasts in repentance.