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

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Christianity Art presents Saint Fanourios - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos. Category: Wall reliefs. Materials: Silver, Gold, Wood. The image is crafted on a hagiographic canvas, which has been carefully placed on a wooden surface. This method lends durability but also a sense of luxury to the final result. The frame that surrounds the image is made of silver, with gilded details that highlight its shine and elegance. The image comes with a mounting base at no extra cost, making it easy to mount on surfaces. An ideal choice for a gift, for use in religious places, or for personal collection. 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.