Description
A unique Byzantine icon, handmade & handcarved by hagiographers on Mt. Athos, the Land of Orthodoxy. There, the monks who have dedicated their lives and their souls to God are creating monumental works of art, preserving the antique Byzantine art of hagiography.
This is an exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine icon of St. Dimitrios of Thessaloniki, preserved in one of the Monasteries of Mt. Athos in Northern Greece. Saint Dimitrios of Thessaloniki was a martyr, who lived in the early 4th century.During the Middle Ages, he came to be revered as one of the most important Orthodox military saints, often paired with Saint George.
His feast day is 26 October and he is the patron Saint of the city of Thessaloniki.
The icon is handmade to order, it bears the Seal of Authenticity on the back and is signed and numbered by the artist.
Characteristics
| Material | Hand painted on wood & 24k gold leaf |
|---|---|
| Size | 25 cm x 32 cm (10 in. x 13 in.) |
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