Saint Menas Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Chr. Liondas
Commemorates on: November 11
Saint Menas, who had Egypt as his fatherland, contested in Cotyaeion of Phrygia
in 296 during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian. A soldier distinguished for
his valor in war, h renounced his rank and withdrew to devote himself to
ascetical struggles and prayer in the mountains. Filled with zeal and more than
human courage, he presented himself in the midst of a pagan festival in
Cotyaeion and declared himself to be a Christian. After terrible torments which
he endured with astonishing courage, he was beheaded. His martyrium in Egypt
became a place of universal pilgrimage; evidence of ancient journeys to his
shrine have been found as far away as Ireland. The glory and refuge of the Christians
of Egypt, he has been revealed to be a worker of great miracles and a swift
defender for all who call on him with faith; besides all else, he is also
invoked for help in finding lost objects.
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.