Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Gregory the Theologian.
Saint Gregory the Theologian was born in 329 near the city of Nazianzos in Cappadocia and grew up with a Christian education. He traveled for over ten years in order to receive a wide education, and then returned to his homeland and took the position of Bishop.
After the loss of his family, Saint Gregory went to Constantinople, where he vigorously defended Christianity against the heretics of the time.
His action was memorable and significantly influenced the climate of the time. For this reason, he was elected Patriarch of Constantinople and president of the Second Ecumenical Council. However, many blamed him for his election and, as a result, Saint Gregory resigned his offices.
He retired to the desert to lead an ascetic life. There, he died peacefully, leaving behind a great literary work of theological importance.
Troparion of Saint Gregory the Theologian
The sweet-sounding shepherd’s pipe of your theology / overpowered the trumpeting of the orators; / for having searched the depths of the Spirit / eloquence was also bestowed upon you. / Pray to Christ God, Father Gregory, / that our souls may be saved.
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 Gregory the Theologian, 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 25
Iconographer: Michael Father
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
