This beautiful icon hung in the sanctuary. It was on loan to St. Victor until the end of the 2005 liturgical year. Artist Joseph Maham painted this icon of Christ as the Pantocrator (the Greek word for “all powerful”).
This icon shows the divine state of glory of Christ. The glorified Christ is enthroned in majesty on a celestial throne. Christ is surrounded on his throne by the six-winged seraphim who chant “Holy, holy, holy” according to the Book of Revelation.
Jesus is contained within an oval shape called a mandorla, the circular lines symbolizing his divine nature which is without beginning or end. Within the oval shape is a four-pointed red star-like form that represents the coming aeon (an immeasurable amount of time, an eternity). The Lord raises his right hand in blessing and in the book is inscribed the Greek words, also from the Book of Revelation, “I am the Alpha and the Omega.” Within the Lord’s halo are inscribed the letters meaning “The Being One” or “The One Who Is.” The Greek letters ICXC above Jesus are the initials of Jesus Christ.
The work is painted in acrylic on canvas with 23k gold leaf used for the halo. As an icon, the painting is a reflection of the divine and the infinite.