For a priest
Hand-painted icon for a priestly ordination
For a priestly or diaconal ordination, a religious profession or an anniversary of priesthood, a hand-painted icon is the gift that best speaks the language of consecrated life: prayer, silence, faithfulness.
Suitable subjects
Christ Pantocrator
The High Priest, with the Gospel open on a verse chosen by the community.
The Holy Face
The icon of icons, for the priest's personal prayer.
The patron saint
The name saint of the new priest, or the patron of the parish.
The Deesis
Christ between the Mother of God and the Baptist: intercession.
A gift from the community
An ordination icon is often the gift of the home parish, the seminary, classmates or the family. The priest's name, the date of ordination and his chosen motto can be recorded on the back or in the booklet accompanying the work.