Aged-Wooden Byzantine Icon of Saint Theodore the Stratelates.
Saint Theodore the Stratelates came from Gaul and was a high official in the army. In 320 AD Licinius was informed that Saint Theodore did not embrace Christianity and to prove it he ordered him to sacrifice to idols. Saint Theodore asked for small statuettes so that he could perform a sacrifice in private, a wish approved by Licinius.
However, Saint Theodore cut the gold statuettes into pieces and distributed them to the poor. When they discovered his treason, the officers arrested him and crucified him.
Apolytikion of Saint Theodore the Stratelates and Great Martyr
In truth enlisted with the King of the Heavens, thou didst become for Him a noble commander, O trophy-bearer and Great Martyr Theodore. With the weaponry of faith didst thou arm thyself wisely and didst utterly destroy all the hordes of the demons, as a triumphant athlete of the Lord; wherefore we ever do faithfully call thee blest.
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 Theodore the Stratelates is polished with a special varnish to withstand time.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
Feast: February 8
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.