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Saint George icon, Gold leaf Canvas Serigraphy Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of Saint George Byzantine art wall hanging wood, religious plaque
Saint George icon, Gold leaf Canvas Serigraphy Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of Saint George Byzantine art wall hanging wood, religious plaque
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Made and finished by hand: dimensions may vary slightly and no two pieces are exactly alike.
Bring the spiritual elegance of Byzantine art into your home with this exquisite, handmade Greek Orthodox icon of Saint George. Crafted with reverence, this piece makes a profound addition to any prayer corner or a deeply meaningful religious gift.
Product Specifications
- Origin: 100% Handmade in Greece
- Mounting: Includes a built-in wall hook for easy hanging
The Significance of Saint George
Handmade Greek Orthodox Serigraphy – Saint George icon
Handmade Gold Serigraphy Plaque – Saint George
This handcrafted gold serigraphy plaque of Saint George features a vintage look achieved through a unique aging technique on hagiography canvas. Created by skilled artisans using techniques inspired by Mount Athos, it is crafted on solid natural wood and carved by hand.
Saint George, the great martyr and trophy bearer, was born in Cappadocia in 275 AD to Christian parents. After his father’s martyrdom, his mother, Saint Polychronia, and young George settled in Palestine. At 18, George joined the Roman army, quickly rising to the rank of Earl. During Emperor Diocletian’s persecution of Christians, George openly confessed his faith. Angered, Diocletian imprisoned and subjected him to brutal tortures, including being tied to a wheel with sharp irons, thrown into lime pits, and made to wear burning shoes — all of which he miraculously survived. After another imprisonment, George dreamed of receiving the crown of martyrdom. Refusing to sacrifice to idols, he was eventually beheaded on April 23, 303 AD, a date celebrated by the Church as his feast day.<"118" data-end="175" class="">Saint George is venerated as the patron saint of the Infantry, England, Crusaders, and Scouts. He is associated with the tale of slaying a dragon to save a princess, a symbol of triumph over evil. This icon combines artistry and spiritual significance, making it suitable for display in any home or sacred space.
Product details
- Depiction
- Saints
- Technique
- Serigraphy on canvas
- Material
- Wood
- Sizes
- Available in 5 sizes, from 8x10cm to 23x30cm
- Origin
- Handmade in Greece
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Handmade in Greece since 1978.
Every piece leaves our workshop finished by hand — the wood prepared, the image laid, the surface aged and varnished. One at a time, the way Greek icon workshops have worked for generations.
We make them to be lived with: held in prayer, hung in a quiet corner, passed on.
"Come close to God, and God will come close to you." — James 4:8
