Jesus Christ the Great High Priest

Monastic icon with Jesus Christ as High Priest made in the Holy Monastery of the Athonite Fathers with the method of pyrography. The icon is hand painted on marine grade plywood.
Dimensions: 16 x 21 cm.

The liturgical office of Jesus Christ is discussed in the writings of the Evangelist John and in the Epistle of the Apostle Paul to the Hebrews. The liturgical office of Christ constitutes the core of His redemptive work, as He offered the ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of humanity. Jesus Christ, being the perfect and sinless High Priest, sacrificed Himself on the Cross as a victim of expiation  for the sins of all people. His sacrifice was unique and unparalleled, satisfying divine justice and saving humanity from eternal condemnation. As the Great High Priest, Jesus lives forever and intercedes with the Father for our salvation.