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

A closer look at Saint Luke - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos from Christianity Art. Listed in 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 Luke Syrian by origin with Greek nationality, Saint Luke, also known as Luke the Evangelist, was a doctor by profession and an excellent painter. The first icons of the Virgin Mary and the Apostles Peter and Paul were crafted by him. The Apostle Paul taught him the Christian faith and showed him the way of the Christian life and since then, he devoted himself completely to the spread of Christianity by preaching the Gospel. He toured many places, in Italy, France, Greece and elsewhere until his old age teaching, as the Apostle Paul did for him. He wrote the third Gospel of the New Testament and the Acts of the Apostles. He left the earthly life at the age of 80, according to some peacefully, according to others with a martyr's death, around 84 AD. His remains were transferred to Constantinople, in the church of the Holy Apostles. His memory is celebrated on October 18.

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

16 (unit not specified)

Style

Folk art

Height

11 (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