Epitaphios Threnos, Plaschanitsa Tapestry - Holy Winding Sheet - Holy Face

Description

Beautiful vivid colors and gold threading.
SiZE: 7 ¾ tall x 12 ¼ wide from ends of fringe - Without fringe 11 3/4" wide The tapestry icon is meant to be used flat – it can be framed – there are no metal parts.11 3/4 inch wide x 7 1/2 inch tall
The Noble Joseph, taking Thy most pure body down from the Tree and having wrapped it in pure linen and spices, laid it in a new tomb.”
Troparion of Great Friday
BACKGROUND: In the Byzantine Christian East and in some Roman Catholic countries it is traditional to have a funeral for Christ on Holy or Great Friday. The deceased Christ is represented in the East as an “icon”
on cloth while in the West a statute is used.
While there are few icons of Christ being prepared for burial, there are many stunning icons on winding sheets (Epitaphios Threnos, Plaschanitsa, Nassh).
This winding sheet tapestry icon depicts Christ after being removed from the cross, lying supine, as his body is being prepared for burial. One could consider this the iconic version of the Shroud.
While the idea new, this icon is appropriate for “in-home” veneration. This tapestry icon can also be incorporated into religious education programs for the church or at home.