Icon of Jesus Christ the Pantokrator 21x28 cm.
One of the most important Christian icons is Christ Pantocrator. This image portrays Jesus as the sovereign ruler of the world. Christ Pantocrator was one of the oldest images of Jesus and appears in the most prominent places in cave churches.
The word Pantocrator means "Almighty". In the Greek version of the Old Testament (LXX), the word pantocrator is the translation of "Lord of hosts" and "Almighty God". In the book of Revelation, pantocrator appears nine times as a title emphasizing the sovereignty and power of God.
The Christ Pantocrator icon emphasizes the omnipotence of Jesus, his power to do anything. Jesus is the “Ruler of All” who upholds all things.
One of the most important Christian icons is Christ Pantocrator. This image portrays Jesus as the sovereign ruler of the world. Christ Pantocrator was one of the oldest images of Jesus and appears in the most prominent places in cave churches.
The word Pantocrator means "Almighty". In the Greek version of the Old Testament (LXX), the word pantocrator is the translation of "Lord of hosts" and "Almighty God". In the book of Revelation, pantocrator appears nine times as a title emphasizing the sovereignty and power of God.
The Christ Pantocrator icon emphasizes the omnipotence of Jesus, his power to do anything. Jesus is the “Ruler of All” who upholds all things.