Jesus Christ the Bridegroom

The Bridegroom icon and service is commonly known in Greek  as “O Nymphios”.

As a husband is to his wife so is Jesus Christ to His Church. His Crucifixion is His marital vow and His mockery and beating His wedding feast. 

The Bridegroom icon shows Christ stripped of His garments and clothed in a scarlet robe to mock Him.  He wears a crown of thorns, causing blood to flow from the wounds.  A reed is placed in His bound hands as a sceptre.  

In Christ's halo are the Greek letters for "I AM", to remind us that Christ was the All-Powerful God who freely chose to experience pain and death.  For the first three days of Holy Week this icon is placed prominently in the Church to remind us of Christ's great love and great suffering. 

Painted with egg tempera with 23kt gold leaf on a gessoed panel.

Prints available upon request, order here.