Saint Christopher Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Father Michael
Commemorates on: May 9
Saint Christopher was at first named Reprobus. Seeing the
Christians persecuted, he rebuked the tyrants for their cruelty. Soldiers were
sent to bring him to appear before the ruler; but he converted them to Christ,
and with them was baptized, receiving the name Christopher. After he appeared
before the ruler, he was imprisoned and two harlots were sent to seduce him,
but he converted them also, and encouraged them in their martyrdom. He was
subjected to torments and finally beheaded in the days of Decius. Many marvelous
and mythical things are said about him out of ignorance and superstition. one
of which is that it is impossible for one to die suddenly from some unexpected
cause on the day on which one looks at the Saints icon. This is the origin of
that proverb that is quoted in various quarters: "If on Christopher thou
shouldst gaze, thou shalt safely wend lifes ways." The etymology of his
name, which means "Christ-bearer," has undoubtedly moved
iconographers to depict him carrying the infant Jesus on his shoulders; it is
completely erroneous, however, to depict him, as some uninformed iconographers
do, having the head of a dog, because of a statement in his life that he was
dog-faced, by which is meant only that his countenance was exceedingly
frightful to look upon.
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. The icon images are mounted on solid
wood and protected from tarnish with a varnish finish that seals in colors and
creates a shiny luster.
Icons ship direct to you from Greece. Please allow 10-20 days for delivery.