Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Joachim of Ithaka.
Saint Joachim was born in Kalyvia in Ithaca with the name John Patrikios. His mother quickly passed away and his father remarried a woman, who behaved badly towards the young Saint Joachim.
He devoted himself to the Scriptures and the teachings of Jesus Christ while at the same time he worked on his father's ship. Once, a trip brought him close to Mount Athos, where he decided to become a monk, taking the name Joachim.
Saint Joachim stayed for many years in Monastery of Vatopedi, devoting his soul to prayer and exercise. In addition, he went to the Peloponnese to help the women and children in their struggle in the Greek Revolution.
He continued his philanthropic work in his homeland when he returned after almost fifty years. He died peacefully in 1868 and was canonized in 1998.
The Icon of Saint Joachim of Ithaka 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: March 2
Iconographer: Pelelis Marios
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
