Saint John the Forerunner Mounted Icon

Saint John the Forerunner Mounted Icon – Orthodox Wooden Icon

Saint John the Forerunner, also known as Saint John the Baptist, is honored in the Orthodox Church as the final prophet before Christ and the faithful voice who prepared the way of the Lord. This Saint John the Forerunner mounted icon brings that sacred witness into your home with the quiet beauty of Byzantine-inspired Orthodox art.

Handmade on wood and finished with care, this compact Orthodox icon is designed for prayer corners, icon shelves, desks, bedside tables, offices, or meaningful Christian gifting. You can also explore our full Wooden Mounted Icons collection for more Orthodox icons. Saint John is shown with the seriousness and spiritual strength associated with his ascetic life, his call to repentance, and his role as the Forerunner who pointed the world toward Jesus Christ.

Why This Saint John the Forerunner Icon Is Meaningful

In Orthodox devotion, Saint John the Forerunner is remembered as a prophet, preacher, baptizer, and witness to the Lamb of God. His icon is often chosen by families who want a daily reminder of humility, courage, repentance, and preparation of the heart. For anyone named John, Ioannis, Giannis, Yannis, Ivan, Jean, or a related name, this icon also makes a thoughtful name day gift.

The image carries a traditional Byzantine feeling while remaining easy to display in modern homes. Its small wooden format makes it suitable for a home iconostasis, a quiet prayer area, a bookshelf, or a workspace where you want a visible sign of faith. It is also a reverent gift for baptisms, Orthodox feast days, church friends, godparents, catechumens, and loved ones who treasure sacred Christian art.

Handmade Wooden Mounted Orthodox Icon

This Saint John the Forerunner mounted icon is created using a high-quality sacred image carefully applied to wood and sealed for a finished devotional piece. It is not a mass-produced poster or a hand-painted original; it is a handmade wooden mounted icon made with respect for Orthodox tradition and for the spiritual meaning of the saint represented.

The compact size makes the icon easy to place, carry, or gift. A magnet backing allows display on suitable magnetic surfaces, while the wooden construction gives the piece a warm, substantial feel. Each handmade item may show slight natural variations in color, surface, or finish, which is part of its individual character.

About Saint John the Forerunner

Saint John the Forerunner is celebrated throughout the Orthodox liturgical year and is deeply loved across Eastern Christian tradition. He preached repentance, baptized in the Jordan, and recognized Christ as the One who was to come. For historical and devotional background, you can also read about Saint John the Forerunner in the Orthodox Church in America saints resource.

Product Details

• Subject: Saint John the Forerunner / Saint John the Baptist
• Style: Byzantine-inspired Orthodox Christian icon
• Material: wooden mounted icon with sealed finish
• Use: prayer corner, icon shelf, desk, home altar, or Christian gift
• Display: compact format with magnet backing
• Made with care by The Faith Shop NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Saint John the Forerunner icon hand painted?
No. This is a handmade wooden mounted icon created with a sacred printed image, mounted and sealed on wood. It is made as an affordable devotional item, not as an original hand-painted icon.

Where can I display this Orthodox icon?
You can place it in a prayer corner, on a shelf, near your bedside, at a desk, or on a suitable magnetic surface. It is small enough for daily devotional spaces and meaningful enough for a home iconostasis.

Is this a good Orthodox gift?
Yes. This Saint John the Forerunner mounted icon is a thoughtful Orthodox Christian gift for name days, baptisms, feast days, church friends, godparents, or anyone with devotion to Saint John the Baptist.

Disclaimer: The final product may differ slightly because each item is handmade rather than machine-produced. Colors, wood tone, and surface finish may vary slightly from the product photos.

Delivery & Returns

Production

Each item is handcrafted and made to order in our Brooklyn workshop.
Please allow 5–7 business days for production, finishing, inspection, and packaging before shipment.

Orders containing multiple items will ship together once every item is ready. Production may require additional time during Pascha, Christmas, and other high-volume periods.

For namedays, baptisms, weddings, or other time-sensitive occasions, we recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before purchasing so we can confirm whether the deadline can be accommodated.

Visit our Shipping and Handling page for complete production and delivery information.

U.S. Shipping

After production is complete, U.S. orders are shipped from Brooklyn, New York. USPS transit usually takes approximately 2–5 business days.

Most U.S. orders arrive approximately 7–12 business days after the order is placed. Delivery estimates are not guaranteed and may be affected by holidays, weather, carrier delays, or other circumstances outside our control.

Worldwide Shipping

We ship internationally. Delivery times vary depending on the destination, shipping service, customs processing, and local postal service. International customers are responsible for any applicable customs duties, taxes, or import fees.

Returns

Return eligibility depends on the type of product purchased.
Custom, personalized, and made-to-order items may be non-returnable unless they arrive damaged, defective, or incorrect.

Please review our  Return and Refund Policy before placing your order.