Apokathilosis Pieta Vesperbild Hand-Carved Aromatic Greek Christian Orthodox Icon Plaque Made with Pure Beeswax, Mastic and Incense from Mount Athos Apokathilosis: The Greek-Orthodox equivalent of the Italian Pieta. In German is known as Vesperbild. Made with pure beeswax, mastic and incense exactly like the first Christian icons of Luke the Evangelist Hand carved solid beeswax with emphasis on detail! Product of Greece It emits a very distinct odor due to the incense from Mount Athos creating an atmosphere similar to an Orthodox church or to a Monastery. This is a truly unique item, the perfect spiritual gift for your Christian friend or for your own prayer corner