Saint Onouphrios Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Chr. Liondas
Commemorates on: June 12
Saint Onouphrius flourished in the fourth century, first in the coenobium near
Hermopolis of Thebes in Egypt, and later as a solitary in the desert, where he
was discovered by Saint Paphnutius. When Paphnutius first encountered him deep
in the desert, he was affrighted at the Saints appearance, seeing him covered
with hair like a wild beast and naked except for a garment sewn of leaves
covering his loins. After relating his life and the bitter conflicts he had
endured as a hermit, Onouphrius told Paphnutius that he was about to die, and
that Paphnutius had been sent to bury him, which soon came to pass. Although
Paphnutius desired afterwards to remain in the Saints cave, as soon as he had
buried him, the cave fell in and the palm tree, which had furnished the Saint
with dates withered up, indicating that it was the will of God that Paphnutius
return to his monastery and make Saint Onouphrius known to all.
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.