Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Neophytos of Cyprus.
Saint Neophytos was born in Cyprus in 1134 in a poor family. During his work at the Monastery of Saint Chrysostomos in Nicosia, he was taught the alphabet and came close to the Word of God.
After a few years he became a monk and visited Jerusalem. When he returned, he practiced in Enkleistra, a natural cave in a steep part of a mountain near Paphos. Over the years, and after Saint Neophytos gained great fame, the Enkleistra was expanded with several cells for the monks who wanted to join him in his monastic life.
Saint Neophytos died after 1214 on an unknown date, leaving behind a large literary work.
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 Neophytos of Cyprus, 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 24 and September 28
Iconographer: Michael Father
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
