Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Methodius, Hieromartyr, Bishop of Patara.
Saint Methodius lived in the 6th century AD and stood out for his theological and philosophical education. Realizing his enlightenment, the faithful elected him Bishop of Patara to guide the flock and protect it from the unbelievers.
Saint Methodius' faith remained steadfast throughout the years he fought against heresies, and this angered the Roman emperor of the time, who ordered his beheading. Nevertheless, the pastoral work of Saint Methodius continued to inspire the church community and become a point of reference for future generations.
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Your blood cries out to God from the earth like that of Abel, / divinely-wise holy hierarch, Methodius. / You openly preached the Incarnation of God, / putting the heresy of Origen to shame. / You were translated to the heavenly bridal chamber: / Pray to Christ God 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 Methodius, 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: June 20
Iconographer: Sieppes Bros.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
