Saint John the Kalybites Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St. Ioannis Kalybites
Commemorates on: January 15
Saint John, who was from Constantinople, was the son of illustrious parents
Eutropius the Senator and Theodora. At twelve years of age he departed secretly
from his home and went to the Monastery of the Unsleeping. Aflame with longing
for his parents, he returned after six years to his father’s home in the guise
of a pauper and beggar. Living in a small hut at the gates of his parent’s
house (wherefrom he is called "hut-dweller"), he remained unknown
therein for many years, and suffered mockery at the hands of those who had been
his own servants. Foreknowing his death, he revealed himself to his parents,
and within a few moments reposed, about the year 450.
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.