Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Stephen.
Saint Stephen was the first martyr of Christianity and one of the seven deacons chosen to oversee the common fund of Christian brothers. He was devoted to the Word of God and preached the Truth of Jesus Christ with reverence.
With slanders of blasphemy, the Jewish people brought Saint Stephen before the Council to apologize, but he blasted them for their hypocrisy.
Blinded by hatred, they dragged him out of town and stoned him to death.
For his religious virtues, he was given the gift of performing miracles.
Apolytikion
For the struggles you endured for Christ God, a royal diadem crowns your head, O First Champion of Martyrs. For you refuted the folly of the Jews and beheld your Savior on the right of the Father. Ever beseech Him, therefore, for our souls.
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 Stephen, 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: December 27
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.