Saint Joachim the Forefather - Hand-Painted Icon

Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Joachim the Forefather.

Saint Joachim was the father of the Virgin Mary and the forefather of Christ. He was from the tribe of Judah and married Anna, who was from the tribe of Levi and Mary. Together they lived a humble life and were blessed with giving birth to the Virgin Mary.

It is said that Saint Joachim died eight years after the Entry of Theotokos Into the Temple , in old age.

Apolytikion of the Holy Ancestors of God

As we celebrate the memory of Thy righteous ancestors, O Lord, through them we beseech Thee to save our souls.

Hand-Painted Icons occupy a valuable place in ecclesiastical art because, beyond their obvious artistic value, a hand-painted icon unites man with the holiness of the depicted person.

For the Hand-Painted Icon of Saint Joachim the Forefather , our experienced painters use traditional techniques and high-quality materials that offer excellent depiction and durability over time.

All our Hand-Painted Icons are painted with egg tempera , while you can choose the size of the icon, the decoration of the background, the language of the inscriptions as well as the type of wood you wish to use.

Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.