Saint Spyridon icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Spyridon Trimythous, Byzantine art wall hanging icon on wood plaque, religious gift

Bring the spiritual elegance of Byzantine art into your home with this exquisite, handmade Greek Orthodox icon of Saint Spyridon. Crafted with reverence, this piece makes a profound addition to any prayer corner or a deeply meaningful religious gift.

Product Specifications

• Craftsmanship: A beautiful lithography with double varnish to ensure long lasting in time and water proof properties with the representation of Saint Spyridon the Workworker. 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.
• Display: Can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface.

The Significance of Saint Spyridon

Our father among the saints Spyridon of Trimythous the Wonderworker (Greek: Ξ£Ο€Ο…Ο Ξ―Ξ΄Ο‰Ξ½ ca. 270-348) was a fourth century bishop who was present at the First Ecumenical Council. He is also commonly referred to in Corfu as Keeper of the City (Greek: ΞΏ Ο€ΞΏΞ»ΞΉΞΏΟ Ο‡ΞΏΟ‚), since he is also the patron saint of that island (this is where his relics are located and venerated). He is commemorated by the church on December 12.

Spyridon was born in the village of Ashia (askia - "without shade"), Cyprus (270 AD) and died in Trimythous, Cyprus (348 AD). He was a peasant farmer and shepherd and was not educated. Spyridon was married and had a daughter, Irene. After his wife died, he and his daughter both entered into monasticism. He later became the Bishop of Trimythous (during the reign of Constantine the Great) and continued in piety for which he was greatly known.

He is the patron saint of potters (from the miracle of the potsherd).