Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Gregory of Nyssa.
Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea in Pontus in 332 and was the brother of Saint Basil the Great. Like his brother, he studied and was distinguished for his virtues, which brought him to the position of bishop of Nyssa.
As he opposed the Arians, he was falsely accused of abusing money and power and, for this reason, was forced to leave his office for some years. On his return, he was deified by the faithful of Nyssa, as well as by his colleagues.
Saint Gregory left a remarkable work of great theological importance and was name "the Father of Fathers".
Troparion of Saint Gregory of Nyssa
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father Gregory, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
The Icon of Saint Gregory of Nyssa 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: January 10
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
