Saint Fanourios - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos

Discover Saint Fanourios - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos, offered by Christianity Art. Find it in Wall reliefs. Materials: Silver, Gold, Wood. Image crafted on canvas on wood, with silver coating and local gilding. The figure comes with a free stand. Saint Fanourios One of the most popular saints in the Greek territory. The icon of Saint Fanourios was accidentally revealed by an unknown person in the 14th century. A.D. in Rhodes. The image was among a multitude of others under the temple ruins. In it, Saint Phanourios is depicted as a young man, dressed as a soldier, holding a Cross and a lighted candle. All around the icon, according to the habit of hagiographers, scenes from the life of the Saint have been created. In the present image, images of the cruel martyrdoms of the Saint are represented, which reveal the magnitude of his faith. In the place where it was found, a church was built in honor of the Saint. On the eve of the feast of Saint Fanourios, on August 27, the custom of "Pitta of Saint Fanourios" is observed, which is shared among the faithful for health, happiness, loved ones and even objects.

Made or sourced as

handmade

Category

Art & collectibles › Sculpture › Wall reliefs

Shop location

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Relief type

Plaque

Subject

Religious

Material

Metal, Wood

Finish

Gilded

Width

19 (unit not specified)

Style

Folk art

Height

15 (unit not specified)

Wall mounting

Integrated hanger

Delivery

Ships from 🇬🇷 Greece

Production time: 3 business days before dispatch.

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Returns

14 days accepted return