Saint Demetrios on Horseback Orthodox Icon with Scenes from His Life, Serigraphy Canvas with Gold Leaf, Handmade Greek Byzantine Wall Art

This icon of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer 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 red horse, spearing his persecutor, surrounded by a border of scenes from his life and martyrdom — a complete "vita" icon of the patron of Thessaloniki.

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
• Composition: Central equestrian figure surrounded by scenes from the saint's life
• 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 Demetrios

This is a "vita" icon — an icon of the saint's life — in which Saint Demetrios is shown at the centre as the warrior-saint mounted on his red horse, encircled by smaller scenes depicting the events of his life, his confession of faith, his martyrdom and his miracles. It is the companion image to the icon of Saint George, the two great warrior-martyrs of the Orthodox Church often depicted together.

Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki, the Great Martyr, was a young Roman officer who confessed Christ during the persecutions of the early 4th century and was speared to death around the year 306. From his relics flowed fragrant myrrh, and he is honoured as the "Myrrh-streamer" (Myrovlitis) and the beloved patron of Thessaloniki, celebrated on 26 October. As a devotional icon he is a sign of courage, protection and faithful witness — a powerful presence in any prayer corner and a meaningful gift, especially for those who bear his name.