Saint Dionysius of Zakynthos Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Father Michael
Commemorates on: December 17
The holy hierarch, Saint Dionysius, who was born and reared on Zakynthos, was
the son of pious and wealthy parents, Mocius and Paulina by name. In his youth
he entered the ancient monastery of the Strophada Islands, which lie south of
Zakynthos, and there he donned the monastic habit. Later, he was appointed
Archbishop of Aegina, and adorned its throne for a considerable time.
Thereafter he returned to his homeland. One incident in his life especially
reveals to what virtue he attained. A man came to him in desperation,
witnessing that he had committed a murder, and was being pursued by the slain
man’s family. He asked Saint Dionysius to give him refuge. The Saint agreed to
this, upon learning that it was his own brother whom the man had slain, he said
nothing, but concealing the agony of his grief, hid him. When the Saints
kinsmen arrived at the monastery, he told them that the Murderer had gone by
such and such a way. When they had departed, he admonished the man concerning
the gravity of his sin, instructed him in repentance, and sent him off in peace
having forgiven him his brothers murder. According to local tradition, this man
later returned and became a monk at this same monastery. Saint Dionysius
reposed in peace in 1621, leaving behind his sacred and incorrupt relics as a
treasure for his fellow citizens.
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.
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