Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch.
Saint Meletius of Antioch was born in 310 in Melitini, Armenia, and followed a theological education. He was elected Bishop of Sebastia and Archbishop of Antioch, but remained in the post for a few days as the Arianists persuaded Emperor Constantius to exile him to Armenia.
His expulsion lasted over forty years, until in 381 the emperor Theodosius the Great invited Saint Meletius to preside over the Second Ecumenical Council. Unfortunately, Saint Meletius felt unwell while at the Council and died soon after.
Apolytikion of Saint Meletius of Antioch
A model of faith and the image of gentleness, the example of your life has shown you forth to your sheep-fold to be a master of temperance. You obtained thus through being lowly, gifts from on high, and riches through poverty. Meletios, our father and priest of priests, intercede with Christ our God that He may 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 Meletius of Antioch, 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: February 12
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
