Saint George Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Chr. Liondas
Commemorates
on: April 23
George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father
from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or
chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in
battle and highly honored for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor
Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George
presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats
and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to
unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by
his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his
contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen
Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia.
His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a
town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother.
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.