Holy Family with Shepherds Christmas Icon Style:Wood The Star of Bethlehem shines

The Star of Bethlehem shines brightly

For generations craftsmen in Bethlehem have worked with the wood from the native olive trees to produce beautiful Christian artwork

before I am taken from you

This representation presumably renders the young Lord Jesus after the Holy Family returns to Nazareth from Egypt

Wondrous birth

Holy Family with Shepherds Christmas Icon Style:Wood The Star of Bethlehem shinesIn this icon the Holy Family is gathered on the night of Jesus birth. The shepherds have approached to worship the Newborn King! A wooden frame encompasses the image. Sealed in the star at the bottom of the icon is earth from Bethlehem. This item is available in two formats: Embossed on 11 16 thick wood: Dimensions: 8 3 4" x 7 1 8" Embossed on Hardboard: Dimensions 8 3 4" x 7 1 8" Made in Russia.