The Story Behind This Icon:
Saint Cosmas Aetolian was not only a great missionary who provided education to the poor villagers - he established 250 schools, charities and churches within a six year period in the area of Aetolia during the 18th century, but he also received from God the gift of prophecy.
Here are only a few of his prophecies and sayings, some of which have already become reality:
- "From schools will come things that your mind can not imagine."
- "The time will come when your enemies will take away from you even the ashes from your fires, but don't give up your faith as others will."
- "The time will come when people will speak to one another from far away places, for example from Constantinople to Russia, as if they were in adjoining rooms."
- "The rich will become poor and the poor will die."
Saint Cosmas Aetolian is celebrated on the 24th of August.
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This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
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From the moment you first hold your Holy Icon, you will see the exquisite details that bear truth to the meticulous preparation and creation of the image, as well as feel the depth and weight of the solid wood upon which it is portrayed. One of our larger icon dimensions (11.8" x 15.7"/30 x 40 cm) weighs more than 5 pounds!
Because we value quality even in the details, your Holy Icon will be shipped in luxury packaging and can be presented as a gift for a friend or family member.
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