Saint George Dragon Slayer Orthodox Icon, Serigraphy Canvas with Gold Leaf, Handmade Greek Byzantine Religious Wall Art

This icon of Saint George the Dragon Slayer is a vintage-style serigraphy on canvas with rich gold-leaf detailing and an aged patina that echoes a centuries-old original. It shows the Great Martyr mounted on his white horse, spear in hand, slaying the dragon — the triumphant image of faith conquering evil.

Product Specifications

• Technique: Handmade serigraphy (silkscreen) on canvas with gold-leaf detailing and an aged vintage finish
• Mounting: Canvas on wood
• Origin: Handcrafted in our family workshop in Greece
• Available sizes: 4.6×6.1, 6.2×8.5, 10×15, 14×20, 20×28, 27×40 and 41×58 cm
• Made to order in any theme upon request

The Significance of Saint George

Saint George the Great Martyr (Megalomartyr) was a Roman officer in the army of the Emperor Diocletian who, at the height of the persecutions around the year 303, openly confessed his faith in Christ and was tortured and beheaded for refusing to renounce it. For his steadfast courage he is honoured as the "Trophy-bearer" (Tropaiophoros) and is among the most beloved saints of the Orthodox world.

He is most famously depicted mounted on a white horse, slaying the dragon — an image of the victory of faith over evil and the deliverance of the innocent. Patron of soldiers and of many cities and nations, Saint George is celebrated on 23 April. As a devotional icon he is a sign of courage, protection and triumphant faith — a powerful presence in any prayer corner and a meaningful gift, especially for those who bear his name.