Saint Sozon Greek Orthodox Icon
High quality byzantine Orthodox handmade icons. Made in Greece and constructed in the traditional Orthodox manner.
Iconographer: Nomikos Petros
Commemorates on: September 7
This holy Martyr was a shepherd in Lycaonia. Born a pagan, named Tarasius, he
received holy Baptism and was renamed Sozon. Filled with zeal for the truth, he
taught his countrymen to desist from the worship of idols. Once he entered the
temple of Artemis in Pompeiopolis of Cilicia, cut off the golden hand of the
idol, and breaking it in pieces, distributed it among the poor. When he saw
that many were being unjustly punished for the theft, of his own accord he gave
himself up to Maximian the Governor. He was beaten with rods until his bones
were broken. According to some, he suffered martyrdom in 288; according to
others, in 304.
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.