Saint Luke icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon St Lucas of Crimea, Byzantine art wall hanging on wood plaque icon, religious decor (smooth)

This beautifully crafted Orthodox icon of St. Luke of Crimea is created using the traditional lithography technique, with a double varnish layer for enhanced water resistance and lasting durability. The icon undergoes handmade artificial aging, giving it a timeless, antique appearance that reflects the sacred beauty of Byzantine iconography. Produced by an artisan trained in the Monasteries of Mount Athos, this icon represents the highest standards of Orthodox Christian craftsmanship.

St. Luke of Crimea, also known as Archbishop Luke (Valentin Felixovich Voyno-Yasenetsky), was a renowned surgeon, professor of medicine, and an archbishop of the Orthodox Church who lived during the Soviet era. He is celebrated for his unwavering faith, immense medical contributions, and miraculous healings. Despite severe persecution, imprisonment, and exile, St. Luke remained steadfast in his devotion to God and service to humanity. His work, "Essays on Purulent Surgery", remains influential in medical practice today.

St. Luke is honored for combining spiritual and physical healing, embodying the unity of science and faith. His feast day is celebrated on June 11th. In Orthodox iconography, he is often depicted wearing episcopal vestments and holding a surgeon’s scalpel or a Gospel, symbolizing his dual vocation as a healer of both body and soul.

This Orthodox icon of St. Luke of Crimea can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface, making it a spiritually uplifting addition to any prayer corner or sacred space. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sanctity of healing, courage in the face of persecution, and the transformative power of faith and love.