Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Tryphon.
Saint Tryphon was from Phrygia and his family was poor, so he did not receive the education he desired. Nevertheless, with personal effort and willingness he studied the Scriptures and the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the following years, he preached Christianity and was blessed with the gift of miracles with which he helped many people in need.
In 250 AD he was arrested for his faith and brought before the local rulers to deny Christ. When Saint Tryphon refused to convert, they subjected him to severe torture, which did not shake his faith. Moments after his gruesome death, the pagans beheaded him.
Apolytikion
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
The Icon of Saint Tryphon 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: February 1
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
