Saint Alexios Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Commemorates on: March 17
Saint Alexios was born in old Rome of illustrious parents named
Euphemianus and Aglais, and at their request was joined to a young woman in
marriage. However, he did not remain with her even for one day, but fled to
Edessa, where he lived for eighteen years. He returned to Rome in the guise of
a beggar and sat at the gates of his father’s house, unknown to all and mocked
by his own servants. His identity was revealed only after his death by a paper
that he had on his person, which he himself had written a little before his
repose. The pious Emperor Honorius honored him with a solemn burial. The title
"Man of God" was given to him from heaven in a vision to the Bishop
of Rome on the day of the Saints repose.
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.