Luke the Apostle and Evangelist - Byzantine Icon

Handmade Byzantine Icon of Luke the Apostle and Evangelist.

The Evangelist Luke was born in Antioch, Syria and was of Greek origin. He was apprenticed next to the Apostle Paul and together they reached Rome to preach the Gospel. He went on alone to distant places to teach the Word of God and wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

He also excelled in painting as the first icons of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Christ and those of the Apostles Peter and Paul are attributed to Evangelist Luke.

As for his death, the information is confused since some sources state that he died a martyr's death while others record that he died peacefully.

Apolytikion

O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion

As a disciple of the Word of God, with Paul you illuminated all the earth and dispelled the gloom in writing Christ's divine Gospel.

The Icon of Luke the Apostle and Evangelist is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.

During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.

It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.

Feast: October 18

Iconographer: Michael Father

Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.