Saint Prokopios icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of Forefather St Prokopios, Byzantine art wall hanging, religious gift, religious decor

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

On July 8, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Prokopios.

Prokopios was born in Jerusalem of a Christian father and a pagan mother. At first, his name was Neanias. Following the death of his father, his mother raised her son completely in the spirit of Roman idolatry. When Neanias had grown up, Emperor Diocletian saw him, took a liking to him, and brought him to his palace for military service.

St. Prokopios suffered honorably at Caesarea in Palestine and was crowned with a wreath of immortal glory, on July 8, 303.

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

The item is sold without the stand depicted.