Saint John the Baptist is a prominent biblical figure revered in Christianity as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. Known for baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River, he preached repentance and the coming of the Messiah. In Orthodox Christianity, he holds a special place, with several feast days dedicated to him, including his nativity and beheading.
I painted this portrait since today it's our Slava. Slava is an annual tradition popular among the Orthodox Serbs. This old tradition is an important ethnic marker of Serbian identity.
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I appreciate this so much.. spiritually and because of the artwork. You’re very talented!