Lion- Symbol of St Mark Foilo 129v

Drawn from the evangelist symbols of the Book of Kells, the eagle represents St. John and the soaring spiritual vision associated with his Gospel. Within the manuscript tradition, the eagle symbolizes transcendence, divine mystery, and the eternal nature of Christ.

Flowing interlace, radiant ornament, and rhythmic line transform the sacred symbol into a luminous work of Celtic illumination, where scripture and artistry become inseparable.

Hand-painted in enamel on traditional Palestinian hand-blown glass from Bethlehem, this ornament unites Celtic illumination with ancient Middle Eastern glassmaking traditions.