The Crucifixion of Our Savior Orthodox Icon
In
the Crucifixion icon we see the Creator of the Galaxies nailed to the
new Tree of Life for the forgiveness of sins and the restoration of
creation back to its Creator. Below the Cross are pictured the bones of
Adam, while St. John the Theologian, the Myrrh bearing women, one of
the Centurions and the Mother of God stand beside the Savior. Here we
see the most sobering event in all of history; God's love, our example
and our own path as Christians, forgiveness of sins, the true revelation
of who God is and all meaning of our lives bound to this single event
which transcends all of history. The angels are seen attending to the
Savior and the sun and moon are commonly illustrated to remind us of the
eclipse which happened during this event.
Kontakion
Come, let us all sing the praises of Him who was crucified for us, / For
Mary said when she beheld Him upon the tree: / Though You do endure the
cross, You are my Son and my God!