An exquisite silver & gold Greek Orthodox icon of St. Hypomone.
St. Hypomone, born Helene Dragasi (c.1372 – 1450), was the daughter of the emperor of the Slavs Constantine Dragasis and the wife of emperor Manuel II Palaiologos of Constantinople. After the death of her husband she became a nun known by her monastic name of Hypomone which translates in English as Patience.
The memory of St. Hypomone is celebrated on May 29, the day that Constantinople fell to the Ottomans
Silver Greek Orthodox icons embody the rich symbolism and intricate craftsmanship characteristic of Orthodox religious art. The icon is crafted from silver, chosen for its symbolic value of purity and its reflective properties, which convey divine light.
Silver Greek Orthodox icons are unique works of art not only for their artistic value but also for their profound religious significance, embodying centuries of tradition and spiritual devotion within the Orthodox Christian faith.
Made of 950o proof silver and 24k gold on a selected timber frame with the painted parts of the icon painted by hand. Exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine masterpiece.
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