Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Gerasimus, the New Ascetic of Cephalonia.
Born in Trikala Korinthias in 1506, Saint Gerasimus was brought up with a Christian education and during his adolescence he went to Zakynthos to continue his secondary education.
Then, he traveled to Jerusalem where he stayed for twelve years following an ascetic life and was ordained a deacon, taking the name Gerasimos. When he returned to Greece, he settled in Kefalonia where he founded his monastery.
In 1579, Saint Gerasimus passed away and his shrine is preserved to this day indestructible.
Apolytikion
Let us the faithful praise the divine Gerasimus, who hath been newly revealed to us as a protector of the Orthodox, an angel in the flesh, and a God-bearing wonderworker. For he worthily received from God the unfailing gift of healing; he restoreth the ailing and healeth demoniacs. Wherefore, he poureth forth healings upon them that honour him.
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 Gerasimus, 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: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
