Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Christodoulos of Patmos and John the Theologian.
Saint Christodoulos was born in Bithynia with the name John from a pious family. His parents, Theodoros and Anna, taught him the teachings of Jesus Christ and he wanted to follow them faithfully.
After some years, he became a monk and received the name Christodoulos (meaing "slave of Christ" in Greek). He traveled to many parts of Asia Minor and visited many islands, but he decided to get permission and aid from the emperor Alexios I Comnenus to build a monastery in Patmos.
His wish came true and the monastery in honor of Saint John the Theologian was built. Saint Christodoulos was a monk there until he fled to Evia after the Arab invasion.
He died in 1101 and his holy relic was transferred to Patmos, where it remains to this day.
Kontakion
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance, / which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Christodoulos; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.
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 Christodoulos, 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.
Iconographer: Nun Kassiane, Holy Monastery of The Annunciation, Patmos
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
