Christ the Good Shepherd Icon

The summary about icon The image of a Good Shepherd is one of the first symbolic depictions of Jesus Christ. This icon has several layers of symbolism because it reminds both of the pastoral role of Christ and of Jesus as the Lamb of God that takes upon himself the sins of the world. The icon, based on the 10th chapter of the Gospel of Saint John, represents the words of Christ: "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep" (John 10:11). In ancient Israel sheep…

Christ The Good Shepherd

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