Handmade Byzantine Icon of the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels.
The Archangels belong to the Nine Orders of Angels created by God for his glory and the fulfillment of his will. They are Bodiless, with superior knowledge to that of mortals and a soul without sins.
At the head of the Angelic Orders are the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who serve God and glorify his greatness.
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Commanders of the heavenly hosts, / we who are unworthy beseech you, / by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory, / and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you: / “Deliver us from all harm, for you are the commanders of the powers on high!”
The Icon of the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.
During the final processing, the Ιcon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.
It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.
Feast: November 8
Iconographer: Nun Markella, Holy Monastery of The Annunciation, Patmos
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.