Saint Nektarios - Silver image on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos

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Explore Saint Nektarios - Silver image on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos from Christianity Art. Listed under Wall reliefs. Materials: Silver, Gold, Wood. The image is painted on a canvas of hagiography, which has been carefully placed on a wooden surface. This method gives durability and a sense of luxury to the final result. The frame that surrounds the image is of silver, with gold plated details that highlight its glow and elegance. The image is accompanied by a support base at no additional cost, facilitating its placement on surfaces. Ideal choice for gift, for use in religious places, or for personal collection. Saint Nektarios ‘A 'modern' Saint, Saint Nektarios or Nektarios Pentapolis or Nektarios Aeginis was born in 1846 in Thrace to parents from a well-known Byzantine family. He was a popular shepherd and tutor, and according to testimonies he performed miracles while still alive. His writing has been recognized for his style and spirituality by contemporary University community. In Aegina he built a monastery while contributing to the people of the island as a brother, assistant and supporter.