Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint George of Ioannina.
Saint George was born in 1808 in Ioannina to a poor family and was orphaned at a young age. Ηe worked as a groom and married to have a family.
In 1836 he was reported to the local lord, with false accusations, that while he had converted to Islam, he was living as a Christian. He was not found guity for this accusation but a few years later the same charge was brought against him.
Saint George once again confessed his true faith, which he never changed, but his accusers were not convinced and ordered his hanging.
The Ecumenical Patriarchate canonized him in 1839.
Kontakion of Saint George of Ioannina
O George, the city of Ioannina rejoices, that through your revered contest, it possesses the treasure of your sacred relics.
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 George of Ioannina, 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: January 17
Iconographer: Vranos Nik.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
