Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of the Repose of Saint Ephraim the Syrian.
Saint Ephraim was born in Mesopotamia and grew up with a Christian education. He was distinguished for his knowledge and his virtues, which he very often used to defend his faith against heretics.
When the Persians subdued his city, Saint Ephraim went to Edessa, where he followed an ascetic life.
He died peacefully in 373 AD and part of his holy relic is kept in the Monastery of Great Lavra on Mount Athos.
Troparion of Saint Ephraim the Syrian
By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile, / and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance. / By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe! / Our Father Ephraim, pray to Christ God to save our souls!
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 Ephraim the Syrian, 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 28
Iconographer: Nun Kassiane, Holy Monastery of The Annunciation, Patmos
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
