John the Forerunner
(Orthodox Tradition)
A Story of Prophecy and Purification
In the silent dawn before the world’s awakening, the rugged figure of John the Forerunner—clad in camel‑hair and girdled by humility—emerged from the wilderness to proclaim the coming of the Lamb. His voice, like a clarion call through the desert winds, cut through the silence: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” This pendant captures that moment of raw grace and unyielding conviction, inviting you each day into the ancient rhythm of repentance and renewal. From the frescoed caves of Cappadocia to the gilded mosaics of Ravenna, early Christians revered John as the ultimate herald of Christ. In every rite—East and West, Coptic and Orthodox, Latin and Syriac—his image stands as the threshold between old and new, law and fulfillment. Artists of the 5th and 6th centuries rendered him with wild hair and solemn gaze, hands crossed upon his breast—a symbol of both prophecy fulfilled and the soul’s humble surrender. Across traditions, John’s wave‑washed baptism of Christ at the Jordan remains a shared sacrament of cleansing and rebirth. Catholics reaffirm it in the Easter Vigil; Orthodox chant it on Theophany; Oriental Churches bless their waters, calling down the Spirit in remembrance of his ministry. This icon pendant distills that timeless sacrament into a keepsake of personal transformation—an ever‑present reminder that in turning back to God, we step into streams of mercy that never run dry. Fashioned with contours that echo the carved stone of ancient chapels, this pendant becomes more than metal—it is your daily Jordan. As you clasp it close to your heart, feel the strength of John’s wilderness resolve: the courage to speak truth, the discipline to confront your own depths, and the hope that every act of repentance leads to resurrection.
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Sizing Chart (Without Bail)
Small: 21mm X 16mm X 2mm*
Large: 27mm X 21mm X 2mm*
(*Depth varies with Icon detail but is always at least 2 mm.)
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