{"title":"Single Figure","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"theotokos-pantanassa","title":"Theotokos Pantanassa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheotokos Pantanassa is one of many of Mount Athos' miraculous icons. The first miracle was witnessed when a young man visiting from Cyprus entered the church: a glowing light and an invisible power coming from the icon pushed him down to the ground. The young man later confessed that he was not a believer and that he used to participate in rituals of black magic. He repented and became an Orthodox Christian. The icon is known for its many miracles. There are countless testimonies of faithful who have been healed from various diseases, even cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910339006562,"sku":"ART100PAN001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469878595682,"sku":"ART100PAN004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469878562914,"sku":"ART100PAN007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501361250,"sku":"ART100PAN013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469878497378,"sku":"ART100PAN016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosPantanassa.jpg?v=1642640201"},{"product_id":"saint-george","title":"Saint George","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint George lived in the late 3rd century, under Diocletian's rule of the Roman Empire, an emperor who harshly persecuted Christians. He joined the Roman army at a very young age, and found much success in the military, progressing to a high rank. In the year 303 A.D, Diocletian called an assembly with some of his top generals, Saint George being among them and asked them to make pagan sacrifices as an act of allegiance to Diocletian and the Roman Empire. While the other generals pledged themselves to paganism and the Roman Empire, Saint George proclaimed his faith in Jesus Christ. After enduring several horrendous acts of torture, Saint George was beheaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this icon, Saint George is shown slaying a dragon. The story states that the dragon terrorized the city of Atalia and that the citizens were forced to sacrifice a girl to the dragon annually. Saint George subdued the dragon and placed it under the control of the king. The fathers of the Church believe that this portrayal of Saint George represents him conquering evil and Diocletian as the dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint George is commemorated on April 23 or on the Monday after Easter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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He became a priest at 36 years of age, serving in the Church of Saint Andrew in Kronstadt, Russia. He was known for his commitment to the poor and those in need and was heavily involved in charity work. He travelled throughout Russia, helping many in need, and eventually became well known around the country. Enlightened by the Holy Spirit, he prophesied the bloody events of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. He fell asleep in peace in 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint John's feast day is celebrated on December 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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Raised by a pagan father and a Christian mother, Pantoleon chose to become a Christian. He grew up to be a proficient physician, and began to practice medicine philanthropically, serving people in need for free. Because of his compassion to others, he was renamed \"Panteleimon\", coming from the Greek word \"eleimosini\" or compassion. In the name of Christ, Panteleimon performed many miracles, including giving sight to a blind man. This miracle however, led to the martyrdom of the blind man who proclaimed his faith in Christ, as well as Panteleimon's martyrdom, for performing a miracle in the name of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Panteleimon's feast day is celebrated on July 27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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Jesus Christ gives us his blessing with His right hand and holds the Gospel with His left hand, and is here to teach us about eternal life. The IC and XC letters on the left and right upper corner are the Greek abbreviations for the words \"Jesus Christ\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003eThis icon of Jesus Christ the Lifegiver is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection ‚ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\" title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\"\u003eIcons from Mount Athos\u003c\/a\u003e‚ which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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He graduated from the University of Athens in 1885, and thereafter was ordained a Priest and moved to Cairo, Egypt, where he served in the Church of Saint Nicholas. He was consecrated as the Bishop of Pentapolis (the Metropolis of Egypt at the time). Following his unjust removal as Bishop of Cairo, he became director of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School in Athens, followed by the Metropolitan of the island of Aegina, where he also established the Holy Trinity Monastery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eSaint Nektarios spent the rest of his life on Aegina, all the while publishing, preaching and spreading the One True Faith. The 2021 film \"Man of God\" depicted the life of Saint Nektarios, and his humility, patience, obedience and faith as he endured the trials and tribulations of this life, including unjust accusations motivated by earthly politics and desires. During his life, Saint Nektarios was viewed widely by the faithful as a saintly man, with awe at his patience and humility as much as at his philosophical and educational abilities. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Nektarios' feast day is celebrated on November 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of Saint Nektarios is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. 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Saint Catherine was remarkably intelligent and beautiful and, more importantly, was raised Christian in secret by her mother. During a pagan festival, Saint Catherine, inspired by the Christian martyrs, proclaimed her Christianity to the Emperor Maximinus.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eThe Emperor was charmed by Catherine’s beauty and tried to convert her to paganism by bringing 50 of the wisest pagan men to sponsor a debate. He wagered that if Catherine lost a single one of the disputes, she would have to convert. She won every debate, and Maximinus resorted to tempting her with riches to convert. After Saint Catherine refused, she was jailed and tortured on a spiked wheel which miraculously broke sending blades flying in all directions and wounding the soldiers. Eventually, she was beheaded and her body was carried from a flight of angels to Mount Sinai.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eThe holy icon of Saint Catherine depicts her wearing garments of royalty to indicate not her earthly wealth but her membership in Christ's Heavenly Kingdom. She holds a Cross in her right hand, indicating her martyrdom, and stands next to the wheel which was the instrument of her torture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Catherine's feast day is celebrated on November 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of Saint Catherine is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. 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He is one of the most highly regarded patriarchs among the monks of Palestine and is considered one of the founders of Eastern Orthodox monasticism. He lived in desert caves most of his life and lived to the venerable age of 94 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eSaint Sabbas was born to pious Christian parents John and Sophia. He entered the arena of the monastic life from childhood, tonsured a monk at 17 years old. After 10 years at the Monastery of Saint Flavian, he left to learn under the master spiritual father of monastics, Euthymius the Great. During this time, the two monks would leave for the desert on January 14 of the year and remain there in asceticism until Palm Sunday. Saint Euthymius called Sabbas a Child-Elder and encouraged him to grow in monastic virtues.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eSaint Sabbas eventually became the spiritual Father of many monks and an instructor for the monasteries in Palestine. He was later appointed leader (archimandrite) of the desert-dwellers of Palestine by the Patriarch of Jerusalem. In his old age Saint Sabbas went to Constantinople, to the Emperors Anastasius and Saint Justinian the Great, on behalf of the Orthodox Faith and to support the dogmas of the Council of Chalcedon. Saint Sabbas also composed the \"Jerusalem Typikon\", followed by all of the Palestinian monasteries. Having lived ninety-four years, he reposed in the year 532 AD.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monastery he lived in still exists to this day, Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas, which was founded in 483 by Saint Sabbas himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Sabbas' feast day is celebrated on December 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003eThis icon of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection \u003ca title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\"\u003eIcons from Mount Athos\u003c\/a\u003e which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39589514117229,"sku":"ART100SBS004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469882429538,"sku":"ART100SBS007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintSabbastheSanctified.jpg?v=1657397112"},{"product_id":"holy-virgin-mary-gorgoepikoos","title":"Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis icon is a replica of the original Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos, a miraculous wall-painting\/icon found in the Docheiariou Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece dating to the 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos is known for responding quickly to prayers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1664, a monk of the monastery lost his sight after disobeying for the second time the voice of the Icon (which he initially believed was from a human being) commanding him not to pass by the Icon with the smoke from his lighted torch. Following the loss of his sight, the monk spent his days in front of the Icon praying to the Holy Virgin Mary for forgiveness. His prayers were granted when, for the third time he heard a voice from the Icon: \"Today I give you your sight and from this time on, do not pass through here with lighted torches, I am the Guardian of this monastery and I respond quickly to those who call me. From now on my name is \"Gorgoepikoos\" (She Who Is Quick to Hear).\" Since then, the Holy Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos has responded to many prayers with miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icon is remembered by the church on October 1\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910328619106,"sku":"ART100GOR001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469877448802,"sku":"ART100GOR004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877416034,"sku":"ART100GOR007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501230178,"sku":"ART100GOR013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877350498,"sku":"ART100GOR016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPHolyVirginMaryGorgoepikoos.jpg?v=1642640743"},{"product_id":"theotokos-glikofiloussa","title":"Theotokos Glikofiloussa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis icon is a replica of the original Theotokos Glikofiloussa, \"Sweet Kissing\", an icon portraying The Virgin Mary caressing her son.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like the icon of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athoniteusa.com\/products\/panagia-portaitissa?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=53758fa57\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Panagia Portaitissa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePanagia Portaitissa\u003c\/a\u003e, the original icon was thrown into the sea by a faithful woman when she refused to hand it over during the Byzantine Iconoclasm (8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e \u0026amp; 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century). The icon did not sink, and instead traveled upright in the sea from the Dardanelles in northwestern Turkey all the way to Mount Athos, Greece, where it was received with great honor by the Abbot and the fathers of the Philotheou Monastery. A spring of holy water sprouted on the shore at the very spot where the icon was placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany miracles have been reported to this day. To name one, in 1801, a man stole the precious offerings placed around the icon and left Mount Athos in a boat. The boat sailed, but, despite the excellent weather, it remained immobilized in the sea - it would not move any further. When the Abbot realized that the treasures were gone, he sent monks in various directions. Two of them located the immobile ship and recovered the treasures. The man asked for forgiveness, which the monks granted, as they did not want to punish him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icon is remembered by the church on Bright Monday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910336319586,"sku":"ART100GLF001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469877809250,"sku":"ART100GLF004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877776482,"sku":"ART100GLF007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501328482,"sku":"ART100GLF013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469877710946,"sku":"ART100GLF016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosGlykofilousa.jpg?v=1642640433"},{"product_id":"theotokos-of-the-akathist","title":"Theotokos of the Akathist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe oldest and perhaps one of the most treasured icons of all on Mount Athos, Greece is that of the Theotokos of the Akathist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original icon is made of beeswax and mastic (an aromatic resin that exudes from the bark of a Mediterranean tree) along with myrrh. On the back side of the original icon, the following is written: \"This is the miraculous Icon which Patriarch Sergios held whilst circling the walls of Constantinople and which ridded the city of the barbarian siege and was donated to the Monastery of Dionysiou by Emperor Alexios\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the year 626, the Christian Capital of Constantinople was in danger and surrounded by barbarians. The Patriarch Sergius led the faithful around the walls of the City praying and singing for the Theotokos intercession throughout the night; as a result of those prayers, the City was saved. Among the prayers offered were 24 verses of Salutations to the Theotokos, which were then given the name \"Akathist\" (not sitting) in remembrance of how the faithful had stood in reverence and fervent prayer all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose 24 verses are depicted on the icon with 24 small images\/scenes surrounding the Theotokos sitting on a throne, giving a visual expression to the Akathist Hymn. The first letter of each verse of the Akathist Hymn corresponds to the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet, starting from \"A\" and ending to \"Ω\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":171\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":170\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon has been redesigned such that the recessed portion surrounds the image of the Theotokos to allow for more space for the 24 scenes\/images of the Salutations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"12.9\" x 19.7\" (33 x 50 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":49720099635482,"sku":"ART100AKT022AAA","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosoftheAkathist.jpg?v=1647618676"},{"product_id":"theotokos-athonitissa","title":"Theotokos Athonitissa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe icon of Theotokos Athonitissa is the protector of all Fathers in Mount Athos, Greece and of all Christian Orthodox parishioners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Mary is the protector of Mount Athos. A couple of decades after the Disciples had traveled the world preaching the Gospel, the Virgin Mary asked her Son for this peninsula of Mount Athos to be forever dedicated as a place of worship and prayer. Christ granted her wish and since then, monastic communities have thrived on Mount Athos under Her protection. O\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en this icon, the Virgin Mary is depicted standing at the base of Mount Athos, with the Athonite saints surrounding her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icon is celebrated on August 28.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411637354605,"sku":"ART100ATH002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469878956130,"sku":"ART100ATH005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosAthonitissa.jpg?v=1658684411"},{"product_id":"jesus-christ-the-bridegroom","title":"Jesus Christ the Bridegroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eOn the evenings of Palm Sunday, Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday, we celebrate the Service of the Bridegroom, which is a celebration of Christ's Passion. The name derives from the central figure in the well-known parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) and suggests the intimacy of love. Christ, in his Passion, is the divine Bridegroom of the Church, connoting the union of the Lover the Beloved. The parable is also associated with the Second Coming and the need for spiritual vigilance and preparedness, calling Orthodox Christians to keep the divine commandments at all times.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eHere is the Holy Icon of Jesus Christ the Bridegroom, depicting Christ's Passion and His deep humility. The Lord is portrayed in a garment of red, representing His Passion, and wearing the crown of thorns, from when He was mocked and tortured by the soldiers as \"King of the Jews\". Our Savior wears a somber expression with downcast eyes, expressing His deep humility as he condescended for our salvation. Now, as His faithful servants, we wait for His Glorious Second Coming where we hope that He will find us prepared for His arrival, and He will judge the living and the dead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\"Behold, the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night, and blessed is that servant whom He shall find watching; and again unworthy is he whom He shall find heedless. Beware, therefore, O my soul, lest thou be overcome with sleep, lest thou be given up to death, and be shut out from the Kingdom. But rouse thyself and cry: Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God, through the Mother of God, have mercy on us.\" -Troparion of the Bridegroom Service\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39288870240365,"sku":"ART100BDG001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":33005935427693,"sku":"ART100BDG004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18752997949538,"sku":"ART100BDG007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501590626,"sku":"ART100BDG013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPChristtheBridegroom.jpg?v=1649346226"},{"product_id":"saint-panteleimon-russian-theme","title":"Saint Panteleimon, Slavic Theme","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExplore more holy icons of Saint Panteleimon: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-panteleimon-full-stature?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=2939b69d7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Saint Panteleimon Full Stature Icon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Panteleimon, Full Stature\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-panteleimon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2939b69d7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Saint Panteleimon Holy Icon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Panteleimon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Saint Panteleimon, Full Stature Icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-panteleimon-full-stature?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=2939b69d7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Panteleimon was born in Nicomedia in 275 A.D under the name Pantoleon. Raised by a pagan father and a Christian mother, Pantoleon chose to become a Christian. He grew up to be a proficient physician, and began to practice medicine philanthropically, serving people in need for free. Because of his compassion to others, he was renamed \"Panteleimon\", coming from the Greek word \"eleimosini\" or compassion. In the name of Christ, Panteleimon performed many miracles, including giving sight to a blind man. This miracle however, led to the martyrdom of the blind man who proclaimed his faith in Christ, as well as Panteleimon's martyrdom, for performing a miracle in the name of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Panteleimon the Russian's feast day is celebrated on July 27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18753000538210,"sku":"ART100PNT007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575501754466,"sku":"ART100PNT013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintPanteleimonSlavicTheme.jpg?v=1657396361"},{"product_id":"prophet-elias","title":"Prophet Elias","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holy Prophet Elijah (Elias in Greek) is one of the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. He lived 900 years before the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. A member of the Levite tribe, Prophet Elias spent his whole life dedicated to God, living in the wilderness in strict fasting and prayer, wearing camel skins and eating such sustenance as God provided in the desert. If you recognize these traits in another Holy Prophet - the Forerunner John the Baptist - that is by design, as the Prophet Elias will be the Forerunner of the Second Coming of Christ. Prophet Elias is depicted similarly in icons - see here in our icon of the Prophet, where he wears the skin of a camel on his back and has long, unruly hair, just as John the Baptist is often shown. The Prophet Elias is honored among all Orthodox peoples and churches dedicated to him are commonly found on the peak of a mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eDuring the time of Prophet Elias, the Israelite nation had fallen away from the faith of their Fathers, abandoning the One God and worshiping pagan idols. Prophet Elias boldly denounced the King Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, for leading the people astray by sponsoring the worship of idols such as the pagan demon Baal. The king and his wife would not listen, their hearts hardened by vainglory. Prophet Elias declared to the king that as punishment there would be a drought, and the heavens closed for three and a half years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eAfter three years the Prophet appeared again before the king, promising to send rain upon the earth. Prophet Elias ordered King Ahab to gather all the people upon Mount Carmel and ordered two sacrificial altars be built, one for the pagan priests and one for Elias who served the True God. Prophet Elias told them to call on their gods to consume their altar with fire; whoever's god would answer would be acknowledged as the true God. The priests of Baal called out all day to no avail. At the evening, Elias built his altar and soaked it with water. Upon his prayer to God, fire came down from heaven and consumed the altar and the sacrifice, and even the water. Immediately the Prophet Elias ordered the pagan priests to be put to death and upon his prayer, rain fell from the sky, the first since before the drought. King Ahab acknowledged his error and repented of his sins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miracles he performed in the name of God are too many to count. In his life, Elias gained one apostle, Elisseus, who was with him until the end, where after splitting the Jordan in half and reaching the other side, a fiery chariot from heaven stole Elias away. It is written that before the Second Coming of Christ, Elias will return on his fiery chariot to prophesize and show the power of God once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProphet Elias' feast day is celebrated on July 20.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411628114029,"sku":"ART100ELI002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469880365154,"sku":"ART100ELI005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPProphetElias.jpg?v=1657352850"},{"product_id":"saints-constantine-helen","title":"Saints Constantine \u0026 Helen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore other icons of the Saints:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saints-constantine-and-helen-royal\" title=\"Saints Constantine and Helen Royal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaints Constantine and Helen Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Constantine was the son of Roman Emperor Constantius Chlorus and his wife Helen. Constantius was a pagan, but Helen was a devout Christian, a strong influence on Constantine all his life. At 34 years old, Constantine's father died, passing to Constantine his titles and command of his legions and provinces. As one of the four tetrarchs of the Roman Empire, Constantine was immediately thrown into a chaotic civil war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the war progressed, Constantine found himself in Italy, preparing for battle outside Rome. Prior to the battle, where it was apparent to Constantine that his forces were outnumber, he saw a \"Chi Rho\" in the sky with the words \"By this shalt thou conquer\". The \"Chi Rho\" refers to the Greek letters \"X\" and \"P\" which are the first two letters of the name of \"Christ\" in Greek, stylized together. During his sleep that night, Christ appeared to him and explained the significance and power of the symbol. The next day, Constantine commanded the Chi Rho be inscribed onto the shield of each of his soldiers and carried banners into battle proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ inscribed the Cross into every soldier's shield and made a banner proclaiming the name of God. In the name of Jesus Christ, Constantine was victorious in what later became known as the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. He would go on to claim victory in the civil war, and those that followed, consolidating power of the entire Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Emperor, Constantine commanded an end to all persecution against Christians in the Roman Empire. He further established a \"New Rome\" - a new capital city - for the Empire, closer to the wealthy East and the frontier bordered by the Danube on the ancient site of Byzantium. It later became known as Constantinople, meaning \"City of Constantine.\" Constantinople would be known as the center of the world for over a thousand years, a beacon of light and civilization as the western half of the Roman empire crumbled a century and a half later. Constantine eventually made Christianity the official faith of the Empire, establishing the Church as a powerful institution and calling the First Ecumenical Council to rid the Faith of the despicable Arian heresy. For these reasons, he is called \"Equal to the Apostles\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantine's mother, Saint Helen, was a devout Christian and a proponent for the expansion of the Faith; She made a journey to Jerusalem in the year 326 in order to find the Holy Cross itself, which was hidden and covered in stones. With prayers, they uncovered three crosses, one belonging to Jesus and the others belonging to the thieves that died alongside Him. In order to identify which of the three crosses belonged to Jesus, Macarios, Bishop of Jerusalem, touched with each of the three crosses a woman that was seriously ill and who immediately healed after the touch of the third Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feast day of Saints Constantine \u0026amp; Helen is celebrated on May 21.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39878331793517,"sku":"ART100CNH001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":33005921632365,"sku":"ART100CNH004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469880561762,"sku":"ART100CNH007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575502409826,"sku":"ART100CNH013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575502377058,"sku":"ART100CNH016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintsConstantineandHelen.jpg?v=1652807189"},{"product_id":"saint-matrona-of-moscow","title":"Saint Matrona of Moscow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Matrona was born blind in 1881 in western Russia. During her baptism, the priest saw a cloud appear above her, showing blessings from above. At the age of fourteen, her family visited the city of Kronstadt to see Saint John. Without even seeing her, John yelled \"Matrona, come here! She will be my heir, and will become the eighth pillar of Russia\". At the age of seventeen, Matrona became paralyzed from the waist down, unable to walk. She stayed in her room for almost all of her time, with icons surrounding her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlind and paralyzed, Matrona had the grace of God upon her, seeing many people and prophesying the Russian revolution, as well as many other events. In 1925, she settled in Moscow, living there for around twenty years before beginning to move frequently. She was wanted by the communist government for inspiring faith in people, and secretly lived in the homes of Christians. Many people came to see her, as she was known for performing miracles. She passed away in 1952, having prophesied her death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Matrona's feast day is celebrated on May 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469880922210,"sku":"ART100MAT002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":39411641745517,"sku":"ART100MAT005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintMatrona.jpg?v=1634136290"},{"product_id":"theotokos-gerontissa","title":"Theotokos Gerontissa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original icon is found in the Holy Monastery Pantokratoros on Mount Athos, Greece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheotokos Gerontissa (meaning Elder) is the only Icon depicting the Virgin Mary in full stature and alone. The Icon was brought to Mount Athos from Constantinople with the purpose of establishing a monastery. It miraculously moved three times from the place it was originally placed to its current location before the builders finally decided to leave it on the site The Theotokos had selected. Since then, many miracles have occurred:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once there lived a monk who received a revelation about his impending end. Before death, he wanted to be communed in the Holy Mysteries of Christ and he asked the serving priest to hasten the end of the Service, but the priest would not respect his request and continued to perform the Service at a slow pace. Suddenly a threatening voice coming from this icon of the Mother of God was heard, ordering the priest to do as the monk wished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eII.\u003c\/strong\u003e Another miracle occurred when through the prayers of the head of the monastery, the empty oil jars of the monastery were suddenly found filled with oil. In memory of the miracle, a jar was added on the silver cover of the icon when it was later refurbished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of the Theotokos Gerontissa is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. 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The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"2.6\" x 5.1\" (6.5 x 13 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411641778285,"sku":"ART100GRS035BBB","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469881151586,"sku":"ART100GRS002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469881118818,"sku":"ART100GRS005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.4\" x 13.8\" (19 x 35 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":49720099504410,"sku":"ART100GRS010AAA","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPTheotokosGerontissa.jpg?v=1658684939"},{"product_id":"saint-nicholas","title":"Saint Nicholas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnown as the patron saint of all travelers and sailors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Nicholas Bishop of Myra is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession. He lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great in Asia Minor. He was born to a wealthy Christian family, but after his parents died, he distributed his wealth to the poor. He became Bishop of Myra soon after he returned from a pilgrimage to Egypt and Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, he was imprisoned during the persecution of Diocletian, one of the most severe persecutions of Christians, but was released after the orders of Constantine the Great. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea in the year 325 and was imprisoned again for slapping the heretic Arius, an act forbidden to the clergy. During the night, our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to some of the bishops who were seeking disciplinary action against him, and informed them that no punishment should be taken as he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany incidents from his life, along with his habit of secretly giving to the poor and to those in need make Saint Nicholas one of the most well-known and loved Saints of our church. As most know, for this reason Saint Nicholas is the inspiration for the western Santa Claus. Some of the most known miracles include saving three innocent soldiers from a wrongful execution, chopping down a tree possessed by a demon, healing a woman with a withered hand and hundreds more through the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe reposed in the year 330 AD and his feast day is celebrated on December 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApolytikion of Nicholas the Wonderworker:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFourth Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA model of faith and the image of gentleness, the example of your life has shown you forth to your sheep-fold to be a master of temperance. You obtained thus through being lowly, gifts from on high, and riches through poverty. Nicholas, our father and priest of priests, intercede with Christ our God that He may save our souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of Saint Nicholas is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\" title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\"\u003eIcons from Mount Athos\u003c\/a\u003e, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":33005924089965,"sku":"ART100NIS001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469881512034,"sku":"ART100NIS004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469881446498,"sku":"ART100NIS007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18753000046690,"sku":"ART100NIS013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintNicholas.jpg?v=1657393800"},{"product_id":"saint-paisios-of-mount-athos","title":"Saint Paisios of Mount Athos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore other icons of St. Paisios:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Saint Paisios of Mt. Athos, Monastic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-paisios-of-mount-athos-with-cap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSt. Paisios of Mount Athos, Monastic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e~\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Saint Paisios the Athonite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-paisios-the-athonite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSt. Paisios the Athonite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Paisios was born in the early 1920s in the small town of Farasa, in Cappadocia, where the town priest was Saint Arsenios. Saint Paisios led a normal life and grew up to join the army during the Greek Civil War. He insisted on never firing a weapon, and therefore served as a radio operator. Once, during a battle, his unit was under heavy fire, but he prayed to the Panagia to intercede, and she quickly did, saving him and his unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Civil War, Saint Paisios became a monk, arriving on Mount Athos in 1950. He first settled at the monastery of Esphigmenou, before leaving for Philotheou. Later in life, Paisios suffered from lung problems and had to leave for Thessaloniki to be treated. During his time outside of Mt. Athos, he stayed with the Sisterhood of St. John the Theologian in Souroti, just outside of Thessaloniki. Saint Paisios returned after a couple of years of treatment to live in the cell of Panagouda, which belongs to the Koutloumousiou Monastery. It was there where Saint Paisios became widely known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people from around the world came to see and speak with him. Saint Paisios had many God-given abilities and helped many who came to him, simultaneously praying for the entire world. In 1993, Saint Paisios left the Holy Mountain due to health issues. Saint Paisios lived for others, not caring at all for himself, which left him in a weakened health state. He slept in Christ in 1994 in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Paisios' feast day is celebrated on July 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Saint Paisios the Athonite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/books\/products\/saint-paisios-the-athonite-1\"\u003eHis biography can be found here, as written by the Sisters from the Holy Hesychasterion \"Evangelist John the Theologian\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of Saint Paisios is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\" title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\"\u003eIcons from Mount Athos,\u003c\/a\u003e which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910356242530,"sku":"ART100PAS001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469881675874,"sku":"ART100PAS004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469881610338,"sku":"ART100PAS007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18753000177762,"sku":"ART100PAS013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRSaintPaisios1ofMountAthos.jpg?v=1642638199"},{"product_id":"panagia-eleoussa","title":"Panagia Eleoussa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon is also available in smaller dimensions, as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/mother-of-god\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMother of God icon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eThe icon of the Panagia Eleoussa (also known as the \"Virgin of Tenderness\") is known for its beautiful display of mercy. It is a widely beloved depiction of our holy mother of God, emphasizing her love for Christ and all of humanity. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus Christ, who is nestling against her cheek and wraps His arm around His Mother’s neck.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eThe word \"Panagia\" means \"all-holy\", a title granted to the Theotokos in honor of her role as the Mother of God and bringing Him into the world. The term “Eleoussa” translates from the Greek “to show mercy”, as a mother has mercy on her children and as the Theotokos had on her own Child, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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His mother Anthia (also a Saint, celebrated the same day) heard the Gospel from the great Apostle Paul and was baptized by him. Due to Anthia's zeal for Christ, Saint Eleftherios grew up illumined by the grace of God. Saint Eleftherios was ordained a deacon at fifteen, a priest at eighteen and a bishop at twenty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eEmperor Hadrian, a notorious advocate of paganism and persecutor of Christians, sent a centurion named Felix to seize Saint Eleftherios and bring him to Rome for execution. Felix arrived to arrest Saint Eleftherios while the Saint was giving a sermon and was captivated by Saint Eleftherios's brilliant oratory and love for Christ. Felix's heart changed and he was baptized a Christian.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eHowever, Saint Eleftherios did not flee martyrdom, instead returning to Rome with Felix, joyfully as if he were going to a feast, and not to a trial and torture. 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This icon is part of our collection \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\" title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\"\u003eIcons from Mount Athos\u003c\/a\u003e, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411632865389,"sku":"ART100EFS004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469882101858,"sku":"ART100EFS007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintEleftherios.jpg?v=1639588774"},{"product_id":"saint-john-chrysostom","title":"Saint John Chrysostom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint John was born in Antioch in the year 344 A.D. He was raised solely by his mother, surrounded by many scholars allowing him to develop deep knowledge for his age. In the year 370, he was ordained reader and devoted his life to God. Spending many years as a monk, he was finally ordained a Priest. Because of his renowned wisdom, John was chosen as the next Patriarch of Constantinople. Once in his position, he called out the many lax spiritual policies of the city of Constantinople, facing much criticism. As a result, he was banished by the very people who chose him as Patriarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint John spent the rest of his life in exile, his last words being \"Glory to God for all things\". Years after his death, his relics were returned to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius. 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The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39768274370669,"sku":"ART100CHS004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469882265698,"sku":"ART100CHS007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18752999915618,"sku":"ART100CHS013AAA","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469882200162,"sku":"ART100CHS016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintJohnChrysostom.jpg?v=1637079300"},{"product_id":"saint-john-the-russian","title":"Saint John the Russian, Full Stature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint John was born in 1690 in southern Russia, to a poor Orthodox Christian family. He was drafted to the army during the Russo-Turkish war and was taken prisoner, ending up as a slave in Turkey. Saint John was abused and tortured for his faith in Christ, but always refused to convert to Islam. John's master admired his resolve and as a result placed him in the stables to tend to and live in. He lived his life as a Christian slave in a Muslim world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProphesying his death, Saint John wanted to receive Communion one last time. He asked a priest to bring the mysteries to him in the stable, but the priest felt it was too dangerous. Instead, he carved out a hole in an apple and placed the Communion inside (covering it with wax so it wouldn't seep into the apple). 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The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469882396770,"sku":"ART100JRS005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintJohntheRussian.jpg?v=1657388383"},{"product_id":"archangel-michael-of-mantamados","title":"Archangel Michael of Mantamados","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the year 1462, during the Turkish Ottoman occupation, the Monastery of Taxiarches on Lesvos, Greece was attacked by pirates who threatened the monks with death if they did not reveal the whereabouts of the hidden villagers. The monks refused and the invaders slaughtered them all except for one, Gabriel, who remained hidden. The pirates noticed him from afar and returned to kill him, but the Archangel Michael appeared and with his own sword, forced them to retreat in terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monk survived and gathered up the earth that was red from the blood of the martyred monks and shaped it into the icon of the Archangel as it is today, while it was still vivid in his memory. According to legend, the monk did not have enough of the dirt-blood mix and so the head of the Archangel has turned out disproportionately larger to the rest of his body. Centuries have passed and the Icon of the Archangel Michael is still venerated by thousands of pilgrims every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original icon is now kept in the interior of the church in the Monastery of Taxiarchis, Mantamados, on the island of Lesvos, Greece. Many islanders and pilgrims have had personal experiences of miracles granted for them by the icon. This is evident by the numerous gifts housed inside the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork of the iconographer Lazaros Pechlivanidis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"11.8\" x 7.9\" (30 x 20 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18752997851234,"sku":"ART100MCM009AAA","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPArchangelMichaelofMantamados.jpg?v=1635355150"},{"product_id":"saint-seraphim-of-sarov","title":"Saint Seraphim of Sarov","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Seraphim was born in 1759 in eastern Russia where he was heavily involved in the Orthodox Faith from a young age. When the Saint was nine years old, the most holy Mother of God appeared to him in a vision, and through her icon of Kursk, healed him from a grave sickness from which he had not been expected to recover. He entered the monastery of Sarov at the age of nineteen and was tonsured a monk at the age of twenty-six. During his time there, he grew closer to God and the Saints, again experiencing miracles and visions. Once, during the Divine Liturgy of Holy and Great Thursday, he was counted worthy of a vision of the Lord Jesus Christ, Who appeared encompassed by the heavenly hosts. After this dread vision, he gave himself over to greater labors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter almost ten years at the monastery, he took up an isolated life in the forest. It was at this time that he took upon himself one of the greatest feats of his life. Assailed with despondency and a storm of contrary thoughts raised by the enemy of our salvation, the Saint passed a thousand nights on a rock, continuing in prayer until God gave him complete victory over the enemy. He finally returned to the monastery and lived there in peace, seeing and performing miracles for many. He fell asleep in 1833, having been visited by the Theotokos twelve times in his life. The last was on the Feast of the Annunciation, 1831, to announce to him that he would soon enter into his rest. She appeared to him accompanied by twelve virgin-martyrs and monastic saints, as well as Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Theologian. With a body ailing and broken from innumerable hardships, and an unspotted soul shining with the light of Heaven, the Saint lived less than two years after this, falling asleep in peace on January 2, 1833, chanting Paschal hymns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Having left the beauty of the world and what is corrupt therein, O Saint, thou didst settle in the Monastery of Sarov. And having lived there an angelic life, thou wast for many the way unto salvation. Wherefore, Christ hath glorified thee, O Father Seraphim, and hath enriched thee with the gift of healing and miracles. And so we cry to thee: Rejoice, O Seraphim, our holy Father.\" -Kontakion of Saint Seraphim of Sarov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Seraphim's feast day is celebrated on January 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411641286765,"sku":"ART100SER001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":40021381578861,"sku":"ART100SER004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469880201314,"sku":"ART100SER007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintSeraphimofSarov.jpg?v=1649950187"},{"product_id":"saint-panteleimon-full-stature","title":"Saint Panteleimon, Full Stature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther holy icons of Saint Panteleimon: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-panteleimon-russian-theme?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=2939b69d7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Saint Panteleimon, Slavic Theme Icon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Panteleimon, Slavic Theme\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Saint Panteleimon Holy Icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-panteleimon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2939b69d7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Panteleimon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-panteleimon-full-stature?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=2939b69d7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Saint Panteleimon, Full Stature Icon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behin\u003ca data-polaris-unstyled=\"true\" class=\"Polaris-Button Polaris-Button--pressable Polaris-Button--variantSecondary Polaris-Button--sizeMedium Polaris-Button--textAlignCenter Polaris-Button--iconOnly\" aria-label=\"Products\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/athoniteusa\/products?query=pantel\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Button__Icon\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ed This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Panteleimon was born in Nicomedia in 275 A.D under the name Pantoleon. Raised by a pagan father and a Christian mother, Pantoleon chose to become a Christian. He grew up to be a proficient physician, and began to practice medicine philanthropically, serving people in need for free. Because of his compassion to others, he was renamed \"Panteleimon\", coming from the Greek word \"eleimosini\" or compassion. In the name of Christ, Panteleimon performed many miracles, including giving sight to a blind man. This miracle however, led to the martyrdom of the blind man who proclaimed his faith in Christ, as well as Panteleimon's martyrdom, for performing a miracle in the name of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Panteleimon's feast day is celebrated on July 27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":40021908619373,"sku":"ART100PLL002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469880266850,"sku":"ART100PLL005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintPanteleimon_FullStature.jpg?v=1649964400"},{"product_id":"holy-virgin-mary-of-seven-swords","title":"Holy Virgin Mary of Seven Swords (Slavic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most dramatic and unusual icons of the Virgin Mary and it is connected with a plethora of miracles, the latest known on 9\/11 when the icon wept for the suffering of the world. The icon is of Russian origin. The icon is celebrated each year on August 13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seven Sorrows of our Holy Virgin Mary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe prophecy of Simeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flight into Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of the Child Jesus for three days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrucifixion and Death of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe body of Jesus taken from the Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe burial of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411640959085,"sku":"ART100SWO004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469879021666,"sku":"ART100SWO007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPHolyVirginMaryofSevenSwordsRussian.jpg?v=1649807835"},{"product_id":"saint-john-theologian","title":"Saint John Theologian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eSaint John the Theologian, the beloved Apostle of Christ, one of the original Twelve Disciples, writer of the Gospel bearing his name, three letters (John I, II and III) and the Book of Revelation. Saint John was the youngest of the twelve Apostles and especially close to the Lord, which is often portrayed in icons of the Mystical Supper where Saint John leans on Christ. Saint John was also charged by Jesus Christ to take the Theotokos into his care as his own mother after Christ's crucufixion: He said to John, while hanging on the cross, \"Behold your mother.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eSaint John was exiled to the island of Patmos by Emperor Domitian in the 90s AD, which is where he received and wrote the Book of Revelation. Saint John's Gospel differs materially in tone and subject matter from the other three Gospels; its theology and discussion of the nature of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is eye-opening and spiritually moving.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eSaint John the Theologian is most often depicted in icons as elderly with a long white beard, typically holding the Gospel. The main exception to this is icons where the Apostles are depicted with Christ - as the youngest Apostle, in those icons Saint John is depicted as a young man. In our icon of him, the Gospel held in his arms contains the following well-known and universally beloved verse from the Gospel of John: \"For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint John was present for at least two miracles, the Transfiguration and the raising of the daughter of Jairus. He is the patron saint of those suffering from heart conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint John the Theologian's primary feast day is celebrated on May 8 and his repose is commemorated on September 26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of Saint John Theologian is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection \u003ca title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\"\u003eIcons from Mount Athos\u003c\/a\u003e, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":33005916815469,"sku":"ART100THS004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469882069090,"sku":"ART100THS007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintJohntheTheologian.jpg?v=1632922842"},{"product_id":"holy-virgin-mary-axion-esti","title":"Holy Virgin Mary Axion Esti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn June 11, 980 AD, as a group of monks were conducting an all-night vigil before the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, they noticed a monk whom they did not recognize, standing on the right of the icon. This unidentified monk began to chant the beautiful hymn written by St. Cosmas,with the addition of the words \"Axion Esti os Alethos Makarizin Se Tin Theotokon\", which means \"It is worthy to bless Thee, Theotokos the ever blessed and most pure Virgin and Mother of God\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monk explained to the others that he was the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/athoniteusa.com\/products\/annunciation-of-the-theotokos?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0f740674c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Archangel Gabriel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArchangel Gabriel\u003c\/a\u003e and that these words should be added to the hymn. The Archangel vanished from their sight. Since that day, the additional words to the hymn of St. Cosmas have been sung by all Orthodox Christians around the world. The icon of the Blessed Mother Axion Esti, which is said to be miraculous, is still venerated today on Mount Athos in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39405599948909,"sku":"ART100AXE001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39411640795245,"sku":"ART100AXE004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469883445346,"sku":"ART100AXE007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469883412578,"sku":"ART100AXE016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPHolyVirginMaryAxionEsti.jpg?v=1642641162"},{"product_id":"saint-vladimir","title":"Saint Vladimir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holy and Right-Believing Saint Vladimir was the Grand Prince of Kiev when Orthodox Christianity was introduced into present-day Russia and Ukraine. He is the grandson of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Icon of Saint Olga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-olga?srsltid=AfmBOoovQlP8Nrpx5SQHeOs6rNNJYQXPz0cCag8Se50dMX2h6sF3E8iI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Olga\u003c\/a\u003e (also \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Full stature icon of Saint Olga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-olga-full-stature\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Olga\u003c\/a\u003e), who converted to Christianity, and Saint Vladimir is credited with the conversion of the Slavic lands to the one true Orthodox faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eSaint Vladimir was a devout pagan in his early life. He was a great conqueror who had many wives and erected pagan statues across his kingdom. Upon discovering other faiths existing beyond his own paganism, Saint Vladimir sought to determine which was the true faith. He sent envoys out into the world to learn more. His envoys met with Muslims, Jews and Catholics and were unimpressed by all. But when Prince Vladimir's envoys arrived in Constantinople, everything changed - they attended the Divine Liturgy in the Hagia Sophia, reacting that \"we no longer knew whether we were in heaven or on earth.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eUpon hearing the results of his envoys, Saint Vladimir had himself and his whole nation baptized into the Orthodox Church. His life changed after his baptism. Saint Vladimir ordered the destruction of all pagan statues that stood in Kievan Rus' and replaced them with churches. He further rejected pagan cultural norms, attempting to live in peace as much as possible with his neighbors and only had one wife for the rest of his days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003eFor these reasons, Saint Vladimir is lauded as \"Equal to the Apostles\", a title reserved for great defenders and spreaders of the Faith such as Constantine the Great.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Vladimir's feast day is celebrated on July 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural Limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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During the years of the Byzantine Iconoclasm (8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e \u0026amp; 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century), a widow and her son threw the Icon into the sea in an effort to save it from being burnt and destroyed by the soldiers of the Emperor Theophilos. Instead of sinking, the Icon stood upright and travelled through the sea. Deeply moved by this scene, the widow's son dedicated himself to God and later settled in Mount Athos where he told the story to other monks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a century later, the monks of the Iviron Monastery in Mount Athos saw for several days a column of light extending from the sea to the heavens. The mystery was revealed by the Holy Mother of God Herself, who urged Gabriel, a monk of the monastery, to walk on the waters (as if it were land) and bring the Icon back to shore. The monks built a chapel and zealously worshipped the icon every day. Despite this, after its installation in the altar, the icon repeatedly disappeared from the chapel and was always found above the gate of the monastery. The Holy Virgin Mary appeared to monk Gabriel again, to tell him that this was the place she had chosen, so that she could protect the monks, and not be protected by them. The icon has since then taken the name \"Portaitissa\"(The Keeper of the Portal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to legend, a pirate once struck the icon with his sword and blood began to flow from the Virgin's cheek. Shaken by this miracle, the soldier instantly repented and started a monastic life. Since then, all copies of the Icon have depicted her with a scar and blood on her cheek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":45860419469594,"sku":"ART100POR004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469883641954,"sku":"ART100POR007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.8\" x 15.7\" (30 x 40 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469883609186,"sku":"ART100POR016AAA","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPNPanagiaPortaitissa.png?v=1657379627"},{"product_id":"saint-olga","title":"Saint Olga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore our other icon of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-olga-full-stature\" title=\"Saint Olga Full Stature\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Olga, Full Stature\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Olga lived in the early tenth century A.D. in Russia. She married into the royal family through Prince Igor the First, whose father was the first leader of Russia. After her husband was murdered, Olga was the temporary ruler of the state (for almost twenty years) until their son, Svyatoslav was old enough to rule himself. She was well known for her strong and stable administration. During her time in power, Olga went to visit Constantinople, in which she found Christianity and converted. She returned back to Kiev to live the rest of her life in peace. Although she, herself did not convert the Russian people to Christianity, by becoming Christian herself, she influenced her people and her descendants to follow suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Olga's feast day is celebrated on July 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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He was a preacher from a young age and proclaimed that baptism was for the forgiveness of sins. For this reason, he is also called Saint John the Forerunner as he declared that \"another will come after him Who will not baptize with water but with the Holy Spirit\".  Although the Lord Himself had no need of the remission of sins, He nevertheless came to John \"to be baptized by him and to fulfill all righteousness\" (Math. 3, 13-15).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint John had a martyric end: following the Baptism of Jesus Christ, he was imprisoned by Herod Antipas, the governor of Galilee whom he had openly denounced for having left his lawful wife for the wife of his brother Philip, Herodias. On Herod's birthday feast, Herodias' daughter Salome, danced with Herod who, in turn, promised to give her whatever she asked for. After consulting with her wicked mother, Salome asked to be given the head of John the Baptist on a plate. Herod gave the order to cut off the head of John and give it to Salome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoanna, the pious wife of Herod buried the head of John the Baptist on the Mount of Olives. The body of John the Baptist was taken that night by the disciples of Jesus Christ who buried it at Sebastia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApolytikion of Synaxis of John theBaptist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; for thou hast proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets, since thou was granted to baptize in the running waters Him Whom they proclaimed. Wherefore, having contested for the truth, thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings even to those in Hades: that God hath appeared in the flesh, taking away the sin of the world and granting us great mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of Saint John the Baptist is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection \"\u003ca title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\" style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003eIcons from Mount Athos\"\u003c\/a\u003e, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":40328978137197,"sku":"ART100SJB001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469883936866,"sku":"ART100SJB004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18469884002402,"sku":"ART100SJB007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8\" x 13\" (25 x 33 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18575503949922,"sku":"ART100SJB013BBB","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintJohntheBaptist.jpg?v=1641567645"},{"product_id":"mother-of-god","title":"Mother of God","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor larger dimensions, please visit our icon of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/panagia-eleoussa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePanagia Eloussa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a12209;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon ofMother of Godis reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/iconography-from-mount-athos\" title=\"Icons from Mount Athos\" style=\"color: #a12209;\"\u003e Icons from Mount Athos\u003c\/a\u003e, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18910321770594,"sku":"ART100MOG001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 x 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":18469884264546,"sku":"ART100MOG004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPMotherofGodlevel_1.jpg?v=1640115927"},{"product_id":"archangel-michael","title":"Archangel Michael","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Archangel Michael is one of the most well known Angels, as he is the Archistrategos, or Chief of the Heavenly Hosts. Michael has interceded for the faithful multiple times throughout history, especially in wars. For example, he helped in defeating the Persians in Daniel 10:13, slaying the Assyrian barbarians, and protecting the Israelites in the Great Exodus. Later in time, he appeared to help Constantine the Great multiple times in battle. Archangel Michael is also known as one of the protectors of the monastery of Dochiariou in Mount Athos, appearing to Saint Neophytus in his lifetime. One of the most celebrated miracles of Archangel Michael is saving the church of Colossae, where pagans tried to divert the flow of the river and wipe out the church. Archangel Michael appeared carrying a cross and blocking the water from the church. This miracle is commemorated on September 6, but Archangel Michael's feast day is celebrated on November 8, along with the other angels and bodiless powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca title=\"About Holy Icons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"3.9\" x 5.5\" (10 x 14 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39593437888621,"sku":"ART100MIC001BBB","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5\" x 7.7\" (14 X 19.5 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39593438937197,"sku":"ART100MIC004BBB","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.9\" x 11\" (20 x 28 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":39593480618093,"sku":"ART100MIC007AAA","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPArchangelMichael.jpg?v=1635355030"},{"product_id":"saint-olga-full-stature","title":"Saint Olga, Full Stature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore our other icon of \u003ca title=\"Saint Olga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-olga-full-stature\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Olga\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Olga lived in the early tenth century A.D. in Russia. She married into the royal family through Prince Igor the First, whose father was the first leader of Russia. After her husband was murdered, Olga was the temporary ruler of the state (for almost twenty years) until their son, Svyatoslav was old enough to rule himself. She was well known for her strong and stable administration. During her time in power, Olga went to visit Constantinople, in which she found Christianity and converted. She returned back to Kiev to live the rest of her life in peace. Although she, herself did not convert the Russian people to Christianity, by becoming Christian herself, she influenced her people and her descendants to follow suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Olga's feast day is celebrated on July 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how our Holy Icons are made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/pages\/22-karat-gold-holy-icons\" title=\"About Holy Icons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athonite","offers":[{"title":"2.6\" x 5.1\" (6.5 x 13 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":39852632866925,"sku":"ART100OGF035BBB","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.9\" x 7.9\" (10 x 20 cm) \/ Level","offer_id":33005930053741,"sku":"ART100OGF002BBB","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.9\" x 11.8\" (15 x 30 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":18753000112226,"sku":"ART100OGF005AAA","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.4\" x 13.8\" (19 x 35 cm) \/ Recessed","offer_id":49720099340570,"sku":"ART100OGF010AAA","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/6846\/4994\/products\/LRPSaintOlgaFullStature.jpg?v=1657394664"},{"product_id":"saint-paisios-of-mount-athos-with-cap","title":"Saint Paisios of Mount Athos, Monastic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore other icons of St. Paisios:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Saint Paisios of Mt. Athos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-paisios-of-mount-athos\"\u003eSt. Paisios of Mount Athos \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e~ \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/products\/saint-paisios-the-athonite\" title=\"Saint Paisios the Athonite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSt.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaisios the Athonite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Paisios was born in the early 1920s in the small town of Farasa, in Cappadocia, where the town priest was Saint Arsenios. Saint Paisios led a normal life and grew up to join the army during the Greek Civil War. He insisted on never firing a weapon, and therefore served as a radio operator. Once, during a battle, his unit was under heavy fire, but he prayed to the Panagia to intercede, and she quickly did, saving him and his unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Civil War, Saint Paisios became a monk, arriving on Mount Athos in 1950. He first settled at the monastery of Esphigmenou, before leaving for Philotheou. Later in life, Paisios suffered from lung problems and had to leave for Thessaloniki to be treated. During his time outside of Mt. Athos, he stayed with the Sisterhood of St. John the Theologian in Souroti, just outside of Thessaloniki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Paisios returned after a couple of years of treatment to live in the cell of Panagouda, which belongs to the Koutloumousiou Monastery. It was there where Saint Paisios became widely known. Many people from around the world came to see and speak with him. Saint Paisios had many God-given abilities and helped many who came to him, simultaneously praying for the entire world. In 1993, Saint Paisios left the Holy Mountain due to health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Paisios lived for others, not caring at all for himself, which left him in a weakened health state. He slept in Christ in 1994 in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Paisios' feast day is celebrated on July 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Saint Paisios the Athonite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athoniteusa.com\/collections\/books\/products\/saint-paisios-the-athonite-1\"\u003eHis biography can be found here, as written by the Sisters from the Holy Hesychasterion \"Evangelist John the Theologian\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis icon of Saint Paisios is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. 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His way of life was strict, with minimal sleep and even less food, oriented around unceasing prayer and solitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the age of 35, Saint Anthony went further into the Egyptian desert, spending even more years in isolation, receiving food from his friends occasionally. However, soon Anthony's \"cell\" (an abandoned fort) became surrounded by several monasteries full of ascetics seeking to learn from him. He gave them spiritual instruction, increasing the zeal of the monks and inspiring them with a love for the ascetical life. Saint Anthony came to the aid of many Christians around the world, providing his wisdom wherever necessary, with many faithful traveling from far and wide to seek his counsels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many years of trials and asceticism, including a resounding defense in Alexandria against the Arian and Manichean heresies, Saint Anthony had spent 85 years of his life in the solitary desert. \"Strive to be united first with the Lord, and then with the saints, so that after death, they may receive you as familiar friends into the everlasting dwellings\" - words of admonition to his followers before his falling asleep peacefully in Christ at the age of 105 years in 346 AD. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Anthony was a close friend of Saint Athanasios of Alexandria, who is responsible for passing down to us the story of Saint Anthony's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text on the scroll is in Ancient Greek and reads: \"I saw the snares of the devil spread on all the earth\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Anthony's feast day is celebrated on January 17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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They lived in great poverty: only three of Saint Iakovos' siblings survived past infancy. In 1925, his family moved to Evia, Greece to escape persecution and poor living conditions. The saint was blessed from a young age, seeing a vision of Saint Paraskevi telling him what he would grow up to be a monk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he was twenty years old, the Second World War brought upon Greece's Civil War following German occupation. Saint Iakovos was drafted for the war, but discharged two years later. In 1951, he began to live at the Monastery of Saint David in Evia, becoming a monk, deacon and a priest all in 1952. After years of spiritual practice, he became the Abbot of the monastery in 1975. He was well known for his spiritual capabilities, advice and confessions; many came to visit him. Saint Iakovos was proficient in exorcism. 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His father passed away when his was very young in age and he grew up with his mother and his six siblings. He attended school only until 2nd grade; as one of the oldest, he had to work and help his mother. It was not until his twenties, when he saw a vision of two Angels dressed like guards leading him to God; he then began to read books about the Holy Fathers. As he read about them, he realized that he wanted to be like them and lead a life liket heirs. In 1921, having practiced living ascetically for almost two years, he decided to go to Mount Athos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, he met Father Arsenios who became his companion in asceticism and hesychasm. After some years, they returned to Katounakia, where Saint Joseph became a spiritual father. Many came to him to join his brotherhood but most could not maintain the level of extreme asceticism Saint Joseph's practiced. Many of the monks in his brotherhood eventually became saints: Joseph of Vatopaidi; Father Ephraim (who founded most of the monasteries in the United States); Father Charalambos of Dionysiou; and Saint Ephraim of Katounakia (who was not a part of the brotherhood, but often received guidance from Saint Joseph). Saint Joseph fell asleep in 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Joseph's feast day is celebrated on August 15, which is also the Dormition of the Theotokos. As a result, some Fathers on Mount Athos celebrate his feast day on August 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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The next day, Constantine commanded the Chi Rho be inscribed onto the shield of each of his soldiers and carried banners into battle proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ inscribed the Cross into every soldier's shield and made a banner proclaiming the name of God. In the name of Jesus Christ, Constantine was victorious in what later became known as the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. He would go on to claim victory in the civil war, and those that followed, consolidating power of the entire Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Emperor, Constantine commanded an end to all persecution against Christians in the Roman Empire. He further established a \"New Rome\" - a new capital city - for the Empire, closer to the wealthy East and the frontier bordered by the Danube on the ancient site of Byzantium. It later became known as Constantinople, meaning \"City of Constantine.\" Constantinople would be known as the center of the world for over a thousand years, a beacon of light and civilization as the western half of the Roman empire crumbled a century and a half later. Constantine eventually made Christianity the official faith of the Empire, establishing the Church as a powerful institution and calling the First Ecumenical Council to rid the Faith of the despicable Arian heresy. For these reasons, he is called \"Equal to the Apostles\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantine's mother, Saint Helen, was a devout Christian and a proponent for the expansion of the Faith; She made a journey to Jerusalem in the year 326 in order to find the Holy Cross itself, which was hidden and covered in stones. With prayers, they uncovered three crosses, one belonging to Jesus and the others belonging to the thieves that died alongside Him. 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His parents died when he was young, leaving him an orphan. At 16 years old he began to show signs of leprosy and left in secret for Cairo to avoid confinement on the Leper Island of Spinalonga. As his disease worsened, he returned to Greece, Chios this time, to live in a church for lepers led by Saint Anthimos. Two years later he was tonsured as a monk and lived a life of strict prayer and fasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Chios leprosarium was closed in 1957, the two found residence in a leper home in Athens. Saint Nikephoros fell asleep in 1964, his relics becoming fragrant from Christ's blessing. Saint Nikephoros the Leper is the patron saint of those suffering infectious diseases. In the midst of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, several people in Greece revealed that Saint Nikephoros the Leper appeared to them, assuring them of his intercession and protection as well as for the healing of those who suffered the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Nikephoros' feast day is celebrated on January 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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Still a young boy, he decided he wanted to become a monk and took a boat to Thessaloniki in order to find his way to Mount Athos. He pretended to be the nephew of a monk named Panteleimon, who became his spiritual father at Kafsokalivia. Saint Porphyrios became a monk at the age of fourteen. A few years later, an accident which almost led to his death if not for the intercession of the Theotokos, led him to return home to Evoia due to health concerns. He lived at the monastery of Saint Charalambos, where he was tonsured as a priest and eventually became a confessor. Many people came to visit him and he became well known around Greece for his spiritual capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe later served as the priest for the Polyclinic Hospital in Athens, spending thirty three years there. By that time, he was sixty six years old, but Saint Porphyrios still wanted to do one thing in his life: build a monastery. Finding land on a hilltop in Milesi of Greece, he founded the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration. After living and catering to his new monastery for many years, he returned to Mount Athos and spent the last few years of his life in his old cell. He fell asleep in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Porphyrios' feast day is celebrated on December 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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Even as a child, he found peace in praying, although he initially devoted himself to painting and studied at the State School of Fine Arts.In 1922 he left his home country to pursue his artistic career in Western Europe and settled in Paris. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere, he returned to Christianity and became among the first students of St. Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter three years, he decided to leave as he found the formal theological studies to be unfulfilling and headed to Mount Athos, where he entered the Monastery of Saint Panteleimon. He became a disciple of Saint Silouan the Athonite. In 1941, Saint Sophrony was ordained to priesthood and eventually became the spiritual father to many monks in Mount Athos.In 1959, Saint Sophrony established the Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegic Monastery of Saint John the Baptist in Essex, England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his lifetime and preachings, he taught the faithful to have love in their heart. He reposed in the Lord in 1993.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSaint Sophrony of Essex is commemorated each year on July 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. 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