Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Modestus, Archbishop of Jerusalem.
Saint Modestus was born in Sebasteia in Cappadocia and was brought up with a Christian education. He followed a monastic life on Mount Sinai and was ordained abbot of the Monastery of Saint Theodosius in Palestine.
When the Persian army attacked Syria and Palestine destroying temples and capturing Christians, Saint Modestus was temporarily appointed to rule the Church of Jerusalem.
With the help of Saint John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria, Saint Modestus restored the destroyed churches and buried all the Christians who were murdered.
He passed away peacefully at an old age.
Troparion of Saint Modestus
O divinely wise Módestos, / you lived a holy life, clothed in Hierarchal garments, / you rejoice, O most blessed shepherd of Jerusalem. / Now standing before Christ, you illumine the ends of the earth with miracles, / be a helper to those who beseech you to pray for all of us, O Father.
The Icon of Saint Modestus is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.
During the final processing, the Icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.
It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.
Feast: December 18
Iconographer: Sieppes Bros.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
