Saint Anthony the Great Greek Orthodox Icon

Important Timing Note: These are handcrafted icons from Greece. Average turnaround time is 4 weeks. Please allow 2-6 weeks for delivery. If you are in a rush for the icon, please do not order this handmade item.

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The icon reproductions are created by iconographer monks of various Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece and all images are approved replications by the Greek Orthodox Church. As icons are considered to be the Gospel in image, these images are accurate and true Orthodox renderings, not second-hand interpretations.

These icon reproductions are prepared in the traditional Orthodox style: a fine detailed image is mounted on solid wood. The mounted image is covered with shellac to provide the luster of a traditional byzantine icon. The icon is then covered with multiple layers of varnish to coat the image with a protective layer that shields the colors from fading and protects from humidity. This Icon also has a hook on the back enabling it to be hung on walls. 

These icons are a true Orthodox image approved by the Eastern Orthodox Archdiocese.

Commemorates on: January 17

Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert and remained there for about twenty years. Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, lie was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the Year 356, having lived altogether some 105 years. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation, When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time he also turned many unbelievers to Christ.