Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Modestus, Archbishop of Jerusalem.
Saint Modestus was born in Sebasteia in Cappadocia and was brought up with a Christian education. He followed a monastic life on Mount Sinai and was ordained abbot of the Monastery of Saint Theodosius in Palestine.
When the Persian army attacked Syria and Palestine destroying temples and capturing Christians, Saint Modestus was temporarily appointed to rule the Church of Jerusalem.
With the help of Saint John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria, Saint Modestus restored the destroyed churches and buried all the Christians who were murdered.
He passed away peacefully at an old age.
Troparion of Saint Modestus
O divinely wise Módestos, / you lived a holy life, clothed in Hierarchal garments, / you rejoice, O most blessed shepherd of Jerusalem. / Now standing before Christ, you illumine the ends of the earth with miracles, / be a helper to those who beseech you to pray for all of us, O Father.
Hand-Painted Icons occupy a valuable place in ecclesiastical art because, beyond their obvious artistic value, a hand-painted icon unites man with the holiness of the depicted person.
For the Hand-Painted Icon of Saint Modestus, Archbishop of Jerusalem, our experienced painters use traditional techniques and high-quality materials that offer excellent depiction and durability over time.
All our Hand-Painted Icons are painted with egg tempera, while you can choose the size of the icon, the decoration of the background, the language of the inscriptions as well as the type of wood you wish to use.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
Feast: December 18
Iconographer: Sieppes Bros.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
