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.

When this wicked emperor began to persecute Christians, he ordered Neanias to go to Alexandria with a garrison of soldiers in order to exterminate the Christians. But on the way, there happened to Neanias something like that which once happened to Saul. In the third hour of the night, there was a strong earthquake and, at that moment, the Lord appeared, and a voice was heard: “Neanias, where art thou going, and against whom art thou rising up?” In great fear, Neanias asked: “Who are Thou, Lord? I am unable to recognize Thee.”

Then there appeared in the air an exceedingly luminous cross, as of crystal, and from the cross came the voice: “I am Jesus, the crucified Son of God.” And the Lord further said to him: “By this sign that you have seen, conquer your enemies, and My peace will be with you.” Commander Neanias’s life was completely changed. He issued an order to make a cross such as he had seen, and instead of going against the Christians, he and his soldiers used their force against the Hagarenes, who were attacking Jerusalem.

He entered Jerusalem as a victor and revealed his Christian faith to his mother. Brought before the court, Neanias removed his commander’s belt and sword and threw them befor