Aged-Wooden Byzantine Icon of Saint Anastasios of Persia.
Saint Anastasios of Persia was born in the region of Rasnuni with the name Magundat. After many miracles performed by the Holy Cross, Magundat converted to Christianity and was baptized in Jerusalem, by taking the name Anastasios.
During his visit to Caesarea, the commander Marzavanas ordered the torture and beheading of Saint Anastasios, because he remained faithful to Christianity and did not deny Jesus Christ.
Apolytikion of Saint Anastasios of Persia
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
The aging technique is meticulously applied to the Icon by hand and gives it the look of time while the depiction retains its artistic details.
Around the perimeter, the aging becomes more apparent with frayed edges that give the Icon a distinctive appearance.
During the final processing, the Aged-Wooden Icon of Saint Anastasios of Persia is polished with a special varnish to withstand time.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
Feast: January 22
Iconographer: Michael Father
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.