The Story Behind This Icon:
Saint Phanourios is a Saint of the Orthodox Church. His existence was unknown until the 14th century when his icon was found on the island of Rhodes, Greece among ruins. The icon, which looked like it had been painted that very same day, depicted the young Phanourios as a soldier, holding a candle. Around the border of the icon, twelve scenes depicted his life events, including his torture when he was beaten, burned, locked up in prison, crushed by a rock and thrown to wild animals, thus, revealing that he was a martyr. The faithful pray to Saint Phanourios to help them find lost objects, new jobs, health and happiness.
Each year, he is honored by a symbolic cake ("Phanouropita") baked in his name and blessed in the church by a priest with a lighted candle.
Saint Phanourios is commemorated each year on August 27.
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This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere.
Learn more about how our Holy Icons are made here.
Our most popular dimensions are pictured, to scale.
Depending on the size and theme, Holy Icons are available in both Recessed and Level styles.
RECESSED
The groove in our recessed icons adds depth to the Iconography, making the icon even more dramatic and impressive. In order to keep the relative proportions, the depth of the groove changes with the size of the Holy Icon.
LEVEL
Level icons allow the Iconography to retain its boldness even in smaller sizes. As such most of our level icons have smaller dimensions.
Backside details vary with icon size and serve to ensure that your Holy Icon will stand the test of time.
Solid wooden icons of larger dimensions are prone to bending and damaging as time passes. Fortunately, our Holy Icons are supported by two additional, horizontal wooden protective panels on the backside. These panels bolster the icon and allow it to sustain its shape, ensuring that your Holy Icon will remain in its original, pristine condition as it is passed down from generation to generation.
Icons of smaller dimensions are naturally sustainable over time, and experience less structural stress. As such, you will find that the backside of smaller Holy Icons is flat and proportional to their shape.
