Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-Gusher, on Horseback - Aged Byzantine Icon

[Model: OLD_st-8900]

Aged-Wooden Byzantine Icon of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-Gusher.


Saint Demetrius came from Thessaloniki and was a centurion in the Roman Army. Despite the fear of persecution, he became a Christian and was imprisoned under the rule of Emperor Diocletian. 

He was imprisoned along with his friend and skilled warrior, Nestor, who had to duel with Lyaeus. Saint Demetrius told Nestor that he would win the battle, as it happened. Galerius, a member of the Tetrarchy, was greatly displeased with the result and ordered Nestor's death while summoning Saint Demetrius and ordering him to deny his faith. When he refused, he ordered to kill him. 

The place where he was buried exudes myrrh, hence the name "Myroblyte" meaning 'the Myrrh-Gusher', while a Holy Temple was built on the spot. 


Apolytikion 

The world has found in you a great champion in time of peril, as you emerged the victor in routing the barbarians. For as you brought to naught the boasts of Lyaios, imparting courage to Nestor in the stadium, in like manner, holy one, great Martyr Demetrius, invoke Christ God for us, that He may grant us His great mercy.


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 Demetrius the Myrrh-Gusher is polished with a special varnish to withstand time.


Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.


Feast: October 26


Iconographer: Liondas Chr.

Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.

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Size Weight Price
6x9 cm (2.5x3.5 in)0.2$6.00USD
10x15 cm (4x6 in)0.3$12.00USD
15x20 cm (6x8 in)0.4$24.00USD
20x25 cm (8x10 in)0.7$36.00USD
30x40 cm (12x16 in)1.8$60.00USD
50x70 cm (20x28 in)5$180.00USD
Current Reviews: 1

by Mr. John VaskovDate Added: Thursday 04 June, 2015

I received the icons yesterday. They are beautiful (as I had no doubt they would be). Thanks again for everything.

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This product was added to our catalog on Monday 02 November, 2015
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