Explore the icon of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul together.
The Story Behind This Icon:
Saint Paul, whose name was Saul, was a Pharisee and a Jew who hunted and persecuted Christians for their faith. On one of his travels to Damascus in order to capture disciples of the Lord and bring them back to Jerusalem, he saw a bright light from the Heavens, and he heard a voice saying: "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me?" Saul responded saying "Who art Thou, Lord?" and God replied, "I am Jesus Whom thou persecutest; it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." After this interaction, Saul was blinded and was led into Damascus by the men traveling with him. Meanwhile, in Damascus, the Lord appeared to the Apostle Ananias and told him that he should baptize Saul. As the Lord had said, Saul came into Damascus and was baptized as Paul. After becoming Christian, Paul began to travel across the world preaching Christ to all. He wrote many letters (Epistles) to the people he visited, guiding them spiritually even when he was away. He was beheaded by Nero in Rome, and is thought to have died at the same time as the Apostle Peter.
Saint Paul's feast day is celebrated on the same day as Saint Peter's on June 29, as well as on June 30 with all the other Apostles.
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This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.
Our most popular dimensions are pictured, to scale.
Depending on the size and theme, Holy Icons are available in both Recessed and Level styles.
RECESSED
The groove in our recessed icons adds depth to the Iconography, making the icon even more dramatic and impressive. In order to keep the relative proportions, the depth of the groove changes with the size of the Holy Icon.
LEVEL
Level icons allow the Iconography to retain its boldness even in smaller sizes. As such most of our level icons have smaller dimensions.
Backside details vary with icon size and serve to ensure that your Holy Icon will stand the test of time.
Solid wooden icons of larger dimensions are prone to bending and damaging as time passes. Fortunately, our Holy Icons are supported by two additional, horizontal wooden protective panels on the backside. These panels bolster the icon and allow it to sustain its shape, ensuring that your Holy Icon will remain in its original, pristine condition as it is passed down from generation to generation.
Icons of smaller dimensions are naturally sustainable over time, and experience less structural stress. As such, you will find that the backside of smaller Holy Icons is flat and proportional to their shape.
