Saint Stylianos icon, Byzantine Art Wall Hanging, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Stylianos of Paphlagonia Wood Plaque, Religious Decor 15x21cm

This byzantine icon is a lithography with double varnish layer to ensure vivid colors and waterproof properties depicting Saint Stylianos is an god inspired artwork abiding to the Athonian technique that was gives this icon unique religious and aesthetic value. Saint Stylianos was born during the 6th century in Adrianopolis in the province of Paphlagonia (in modern day Turkey) into a very wealthy family. At a young age, Stylianos joined the hermits of the desert with a view toward cleansing his soul through a period of meditation and prayer, as well as through association with men likewise pledging their lives to Jesus Christ. Unlike most other hermits, however, he did not withdraw from society altogether, preferring to go among the people for whatever good he might do, and then returning to his little cave for rest and prayerful meditation.Stylianos was to become the patron saint of children yet to be born, owing to stories of his miraculous intercession for a young woman who helped him with children but could bear none of her own. When the woman conceived, her husband out of sheer joy spread the word of this miracle, and before long many barren women came to the great hermit. Those whose faith in Jesus Christ was genuine became fertile.Can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface.The item is sold without the stand depicted.

• Authentic Greek handmade wooden icon (Lithography / Serigraphy / Hagiography Canvas)
• Size Variance +-2%