Saint Nicholas Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholas Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholaos Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholaos Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholaos Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholas Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholas Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholaos Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholaos Planas - Athonite
Saint Nicholaos Planas - Athonite

Saint Nicholas Planas

$115.00

The Story Behind This Icon: 

Born on the island of Naxos, Greece in 1851, Saint Nicholas Planas (also known as Papa-Nicholas Planas) lost his father at a very young age and moved to Athens due to financial difficulties. Wanting to please his mother, he married at the age of 17 and soon became the father of one child. His wife passed away when their son was one year old, thus spending most of his life in celibacy. His only aspiration was to serve the Church  (an aspiration and love passed to him by his grandfather) and he was ordained a deacon in 1879. 

For more than fifty years, Saint Nicholas Planas served the Divine Liturgy on a daily basis, starting at 8am and finishing typically at 3 pm, as he commemorated and prayed for all those in need. He used to always carry with him two large scarves containing slips of paper with thousands of names - the names of the people he prayed for. 
During the liturgies, the parishioners witnessed amazing events as he was often seen raised off the ground in front of the altar.
Being almost illiterate but immensely enlightened, he was also famously absent-minded and known for never keeping anything for himself but giving to the poor everything he had.
He reposed in peace in February 1932 and is commemorated every year on March 2nd, unless this day falls during the Great Lent period; then he is celebrated on the first Sunday after March 2nd. He is also celebrated on the first Sunday of September along with five more Saints from the island of Naxos. 
Saint Nicholas Planas was recognized as a Saint in 1992. His holy relics are kept in St. John the Hunter Church in Athens, Greece. 
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This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.

All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.

Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.

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.

We are proud to offer the highest quality products! However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for an exchange or refund, free of charge! We offer free return shipping for all orders, so long as: 
a) Item(s) are been purchased in the last 30 days.
b) Item(s) are returned with their original blue box and/or packaging.
c) Both the packaging and item(s) are in their original condition.

You can read our full Refund & Return Policy here.

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Icon Styles

Depending on the size and theme, Holy Icons are available in both Recessed and Level styles.

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The groove in our recessed icons adds depth to the Iconography, making the icon even more dramatic and impressive. In order to keep the relative proportions, the depth of the groove changes with the size of the Holy Icon.

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Level icons allow the Iconography to retain its boldness even in smaller sizes. As such most of our level icons have smaller dimensions.

Backside Details

Backside details vary with icon size and serve to ensure that your Holy Icon will stand the test of time. 

Solid wooden icons of larger dimensions are prone to bending and damaging as time passes. Fortunately, our Holy Icons are supported by two additional, horizontal wooden protective panels on the backside. These panels bolster the icon and allow it to sustain its shape, ensuring that your Holy Icon will remain in its original, pristine condition as it is passed down from generation to generation.

Icons of smaller dimensions are naturally sustainable over time, and experience less structural stress. As such, you will find that the backside of smaller Holy Icons is flat and proportional to their shape. 

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