Saint Cyprian Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Sister Kirpriani
Saint Cyprian, who was from Antioch, began as an initiate of magic and
worshipper of the demons. A certain foolish young man who had been smitten with
Justinas beauty hired Cyprian to draw her to love him; when Cyprian had wed
every demonic device he knew, and had failed, being repulsed by the power of
Christ Whom Justina invoked, he understood the weakness of the demons and came
to know the truth. Delivered from demonic delusion, he came to Christ and
burned all his books of magic, was baptized, and later ascended the episcopal
throne in his country. Later, he and Justina were arrested by the Count of
Damascus, and having endured many torments at his hands, they were sent finally
to Diocletian in Nicomedia, where they were beheaded about the year 304.
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.