Christ Walking on Water Orthodox Icon - 18kt Gold Leaf

Available in two authentic finishes: Masterwork Raised Icon and Classic Flat Wood Icon

Masterwork Raised Icon

18 × 24 cm (approximately 7 × 9½ inches)

• Raised carved wooden panel
• Expanded 18kt gold leaf border
• Deeper dimensional presentation
• Traditional red frame
• Museum-quality seriography
• Made in Greece

Classic Flat Wood Icon

18 × 25 cm (approximately 7 × 9¾ inches)

• Smooth solid wood panel
• 18kt gold leaf within the icon
• Traditional red border
• Lightweight and streamlined profile
• Museum-quality seriography
• Made in Greece

Crafted in Greece by skilled iconographers, this icon follows canonical form—each line, gesture, and color chosen with prayerful intention. The gold leaf background symbolizes the uncreated light of God’s Kingdom, drawing the viewer beyond earthly time and into the eternal victory of Christ over death.

The Meaning of the Christ Walking on Water Icon

This icon depicts Christ walking upon the sea, revealing His authority over chaos and fear. The storm represents the turbulence of human life, while the boat symbolizes the Church navigating the world.

Peter steps out toward Christ, but begins to sink when his faith wavers. The icon reminds us that doubt and fear overcome us only when we look away from Him.

Christ’s outstretched hand shows both power and mercy. He does not abandon Peter — He lifts him.

This image proclaims that faith anchors us amid the storms of life and that Christ remains sovereign over all creation.