Handmade Byzantine Icon of Twelve Apostles.
The Holy Apostles, also known as the Twelve Disciples of Jesus Christ, were the faithful followers of the Savior of the World and took care to preach His Teaching and reveal His miracles. They were the direct successors of the Word of God and remind us of the purpose of man which is realized through faith.
According to Christian tradition, the Twelve Apostles are: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Judas son of James, Simon and Judas Iscariot.
Apolytikion
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
The Icon of Twelve Apostles 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: June 30
Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
