{"product_id":"ladder-of-divine-ascent-orthodox-icon","title":"Ladder of Divine Ascent Orthodox Icon | 18kt Gold Leaf Byzantine Icon","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 28px 0 16px !important; font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eAvailable in two finishes: Masterwork Raised Icon and Classic Flat Wood Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 28px 0 16px !important; font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eMasterwork Raised Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e18 × 24 cm (approximately 7.1 × 9.4 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 28px; padding-left: 24px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eRaised carved wooden panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eExpanded 18kt gold leaf border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDeeper dimensional presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eTraditional red frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSerigraphy reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eMade in Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 28px 0 16px !important; font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eClassic Flat Wood Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e18 × 25 cm (approximately 7.1 × 9.8 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 28px; padding-left: 24px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSmooth solid wood panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e18kt gold leaf within the icon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eTraditional red border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eLightweight and streamlined profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSerigraphy reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eMade in Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eFree shipping from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eMade in Greece, this icon is a serigraphy reproduction on wood, finished with 18kt gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 32px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 28px 0 16px !important; font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eThe Meaning of the Ladder of Divine Ascent Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe Ladder of Divine Ascent takes its name from the spiritual work of Saint John Climacus, a monk and abbot of Mount Sinai. Its thirty steps describe the struggle against the passions and growth in virtues, culminating in faith, hope, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe familiar ladder composition presents the spiritual life as an ascent toward Christ amid temptation. It calls for vigilance and humility, reminding us that perseverance depends on God’s help rather than confidence in our own achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eSaint John is commemorated on the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent. 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