Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Stamatios.
Saint Stamatios lived in the 17th century in the village of Agios Georgios of Pelion, where he was born. He was distinguished for his loyalty and his reasonableness, which is why he was a key representative of the group sent from Pelion to the Vizier of Constantinople, so that they could be relieved of the heavy taxes demanded by the agha of the region.
The Vizier refused their request and demanded that they leave. During their persecution, some Turkish officials falsely accused Saint Stamatios of having converted to Mohammedanism but living as a Christian.
Saint Stamatios denied the accusation but this did not stop the Vizier from ordering his torture and beheading.
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 Stamatios, 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: August 16
Iconographer: Sister Kipriani, Holy Monastery of the Annunciation, Patmos
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
