Saint Filothei icon, Handmade Greek Catholic Orthodox icon of St Philothei icon, Byzantine art wall hanging wood plaque religious gift

This handmade orthodox icon is a lithography with double varnish layer to ensure vivid colors and waterproof properties depicting Saint Filothei the Athenian is a god inspired artwork abiding to the Athonian technique that was gives this icon unique religious and aesthetic value.

Saint Philothei of Athens is commemorated by the Church on February 19.

The name 'Philothei' is Greek and means 'friend of God'.

Her father was Angelo Venizelos and her mother was called Syriga.

Angelo Venizelos.
Many of his family survive in Athens today. The 'Venizelos' name was known for its nobility and wealth.
Syriga.
She was barren. One day she entered the Church of the Mother of God and prayed for a long time with fervor. She fell asleep and had a vision in which the magnificent and radiant light emitted from the icon of the Theotokos and entered her womb. When she awoke, she decided that this vision meant her request to have a child would be fulfilled.

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

The item is sold without the stand depicted.