Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Mark the Apostle and Evangelist.
Mark the Apostle and Evangelist studied alongside the Apostle Paul and the Apostle Peter, taking part in their tours. He preached the Gospel in Egypt and Libya and wrote the "Gospel of Mark", which includes many events from the life of Jesus Christ, his miracles and his teachings.
There is no official record of his death as according to one view he died peacefully while another states that he was stoned to death by pagans.
Apolytikion of Mark the Apostle and Evangelist
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
Hand-Painted Icons occupy a valuable place in ecclesiastical art because, beyond their obvious artistic value, a hand-painted icon unites man with the holiness of the depicted person.
For the Hand-Painted Icon of Mark the Apostle and Evangelist, our experienced painters use traditional techniques and high-quality materials that offer excellent depiction and durability over time.
All our Hand-Painted Icons are painted with egg tempera, while you can choose the size of the icon, the decoration of the background, the language of the inscriptions as well as the type of wood you wish to use.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
Feast: April 25
Iconographer: Michael Father
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
