St. Ypomoni

An exquisite Greek Orthodox Icon of St. Ypomoni, handmade & handpainted by an expert Greek hagiographer.

Saint Ypomoni, Feast Day March 13,in the world Helen Dragash, became known as the wife of Manuel II Palaiologos one of the last Emperors of the Byzantine Empire.

After the death of her husband she became a nun in 1425 in the Monastery of Lady Martha, with the name Ypomoni (Patience).

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques, this icon is an exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine masterpiece.

The icon bears the artist’s signature on the front and the seal of authenticity on the back.

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