Nativity of Christ (Sinai) Icon 6x7.5 in

This glorious ancient icon of the Nativity captures the splendor and humility of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. Painted by the monks of St. Catherine’s Monastery of Mount Sinai, Egypt, it has survived for many centuries as an enduring, beautiful testament of the Incarnation. 

The Theotokos is depicted reclining in the cave while Christ is bathed by two women. St. Joseph the Betrothed looks on, while shepherds receive the Gospel message of Christ’s birth proclaimed by the angels. In vivid color and detail, the anonymous iconographer portrays the timeless beauty of this moving scene.