Aged-Wooden Byzantine Icon of Apostle and Evangelist Saint Mark.
Apostle and Evangelist Saint Mark studied alongside the Apostle Paul and the Apostle Peter, taking part in their tours. He preached the Gospel in Egypt and Libya and wrote the "Gospel of Mark", which includes many events from the life of Jesus Christ, his miracles and his teachings.
There is no official record of his death as according to one view he died peacefully while another states that he was stoned to death by pagans.
Apolytikion of Apostle and Evangelist Saint Mark
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
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 Apostle and Evangelist Saint Mark is polished with a special varnish to withstand time.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
Feast: April 25
Iconographer: Liondas Chr.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
