3D STL model for CNC Icons IK 0043
John the Baptist

John the Baptist John the Baptist is a prominent figure in Orthodox Christianity and is often depicted in icons. He is known as the forerunner of Christ, preparing the way for the coming of Jesus. In Orthodox iconography, John the Baptist is typically shown with long hair and a beard, wearing a camel hair garment and holding a staff with a cross or a scroll. John the Baptist is venerated as a great prophet and a model of humility and self-denial. His role in baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River is a central event in the life of Christ and is seen as the beginning of Jesus" public ministry. Orthodox Christians hold John the Baptist in high esteem and celebrate his feast day on January 7th, known as the Feast of Theophany or Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Icons of John the Baptist are displayed in churches and homes as a reminder of his important role in preparing the way for the coming of Christ.