The Last Supper

The Last Supper incorporates the feasts of the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension. During the celebration of the Divine Liturgy the priest says: “Therefore, we commemorate His Holy Passion, Resurrection, Ascension…Thine own of Thine own, we offer unto Thee on behalf of all and for all!” This represents a remarkable synthesis of the Eucharist and of the entire mystery of salvation.

This was not an isolated incident that occurred in history but a dynamic reality that is ever occurring until this day. At every Divine Liturgy, Christ Himself satisfies us with His Body and Blood in all places throughout the world.

The Paschal Mystery encompasses three elements: the Last Supper (Holy Thursday), the Crucifixion (Great Friday) and the Tomb (Holy Saturday). Likewise, the Jewish Passover included three exceptional events: the eating of the lamb, whose blood was used on the lintel of the houses to protect the Jews from devastation, and the liberation of exodus from Egypt and entrance to the Promised Land.

“At Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, accept me today as a communicant; for I will not speak of Thy Mysteries unto Thine enemies, neither like Judas will I give Thee a kiss, but like the thief will I confess Thee: remember me, O Lord, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom.”

This icon is not only the image of Christ that bears witness to His Incarnation but also to the penetration of the Spirit into matter into a transfigured human existence. The table is set with Christ at the head of the table as the presiding Minister and His disciples surrounding Him on either side. Opposite Christ, there is a place at the table for anyone who wants to be there.

Icon Size Details:

Small:  3.75” x 5” inches

Medium:  7.75” x 10.5” inches

Large:  10.5” x 14.5” Inches