caption: The image shows a hand-painted Byzantine Orthodox icon of St. John the Baptist, depicting him holding a stick in his hand. He is wearing a white robe with a blue sash and a golden halo around his head. His face is serene and peaceful, and his eyes are looking off into the distance. His hair is long and dark, and he has a halo of light around his forehead. He stands tall and proud, with a peaceful expression on his face.