Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Onouphrios.
Saint Onouphrios was originally from Persia but lived most of his years in Egypt. From a young age, his devotion to God was great and for this reason he joined a commune in Thebaid, Egypt, while later he wandered alone in the desert, with minimal clothing and meager food.
When Paphnutius met him, Saint Onouphrios revealed to him that he was going to die and that God had sent him to bury him, as it happened. After Paphnutius buried him in the cave where Osios was an ascetic, the rock fell and a palm tree grew in its place.
Since then, Saint Onouphrios is remembered for his strict ascetic life.
Apolytikion of Saint Onouphrios of Egypt
First Tone
Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Onuphrius, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.
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 Saint Onouphrios, 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: June 12
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
