Prophet Samuel icon Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Samuel Byzantine art wall hanging on wood plaque icon, religious decor

A unique high - quality lithography icon with Saint Samuel with double varnish to ensure waterproof properties and long lasting in time. An exquisite Byzantine artwork with handcrafted details.
The creator of this icon has learned the canonization of iconography in workshops of the Monasteries of Mount Athos, where he was taught both the technique of hagiography and the process of handmade ageing.

The glorious Prophet Samuel was the fifteenth and last of the Judges of Israel, living more than 1146 years before the birth of Christ. His feast day is celebrated on August 20.

Life
Samuel was descended from the Tribe of Levi, and was the son of Elkanah from Ramathaim-Zophim of Mount Ephraim. He was born, having been besought from the Lord through the prayers of his mother Hannah (therefore he received the name Samuel, which means "besought from God"). Even before birth, he was dedicated to God. Her song, "My heart exults in the Lord," is the Third Ode of the Old Testament (I Kingdoms 2:1-10).1

Can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface.

The item is sold without the stand depicted.