Saint Irene Chrysovalant Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Father Michael
Commemorates on: July 28
Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished
in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought
to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael
(842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God’s will
that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labors,
and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to
the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with
arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and
wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She
was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to
her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly
imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from
Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and
wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining
the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings
beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day.
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.