Baptism of Jesus

The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his public ministry. The baptism is one of the five major milestones in the gospel narrative of the life of Jesus which the others being the Transfiguration, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension. Most Christian denominations view the baptism of Jesus as an important event and a basis for the Christian rite of baptism. The feast day of the baptism of Jesus is celebrated on 6 January.

This icon is an authentic copy of Byzantine hagiography using contemporary means (silk print) on prepared canvas with a gold leaf background.