Handmade Byzantine Icon of Mark the Apostle and Evangelist.
Mark the Apostle and Evangelist studied alongside the Apostle Paul and the Apostle Peter, taking part in their tours. He preached the Gospel in Egypt and Libya and wrote the "Gospel of Mark", which includes many events from the life of Jesus Christ, his miracles and his teachings.
There is no official record of his death as according to one view he died peacefully while another states that he was stoned to death by pagans.
Apolytikion of Mark the Apostle and Evangelist
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
The Icon of Mark 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: April 25
Iconographer: Michael Father
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
