Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch.
Saint Meletius of Antioch was born in 310 in Melitini, Armenia, and followed a theological education. He was elected Bishop of Sebastia and Archbishop of Antioch, but remained in the post for a few days as the Arianists persuaded Emperor Constantius to exile him to Armenia.
His expulsion lasted over forty years, until in 381 the emperor Theodosius the Great invited Saint Meletius to preside over the Second Ecumenical Council. Unfortunately, Saint Meletius felt unwell while at the Council and died soon after.
Apolytikion of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch
A model of faith and the image of gentleness, the example of your life has shown you forth to your sheep-fold to be a master of temperance. You obtained thus through being lowly, gifts from on high, and riches through poverty. Meletios, our father and priest of priests, intercede with Christ our God that He may save our souls.
The Icon of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch 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 12
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
