Saint Roman icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Romanos the Melodist, Byzantine art wall hanging icon on wood plaque, religious gift

A beautiful lithography with double varnish to ensure long lasting in time and water proof properties with the representation of Saint Romanos the Melodist. An artwork following the Athonian techniques to the letter created with love and patience. The creator applied the process of artificial ageing and added a handmade metal finish to give this icon unique aesthetic value.

Saint Roman the Melodist (also Romanos and Romanus,  a Greek hymn-writer called "the Pindar of rhythmic poetry," was born at Emesa (Hems) in Syria. His feast day is October 1 with the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God.

The popular patron of church singers, St. Roman, was born in Emesa in the latter part of the fifth century. Whether or not his Jewish parents converted to Christianity is uncertain; Roman himself was baptized as a young boy and developed a great love for the house of God. When he came of age he served as a verger, lighting the lamps and preparing the censer. After moving to Beirut, he was ordained to the diaconate and assigned to the Church of the Resurrection. He had a rather mediocre voice, but his pure and simple heart was filled with love for God, and to assist at the church services gave him the greatest joy.

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