Saint Spyridon Original Icon

SKU #PMSPYR
$795.00

Description

Raised from the humble position of a sheep farmer to the episcopal throne of Tremithus, Saint Spyridon was renowned for both his simplicity and his miraculous deeds,. He played a key role in the defense and delineation of the Orthodox Christian faith at the Council of Nicea. This patron of Cyprus is depicted in episcopal vestments but wearing a humble cap woven of wicker.

This icon is painted on 1/4-inch non-tempered artist's hardboard measuring 16" x 20". The artist used matte fluid acrylics which replicate classic egg tempera. The background is gold leaf. Shipping and handling $36.00. Created in the year 1982 by Brother Simeon Davis, the painting includes the artist's "signature" in tiny letters: "By the hand of Simeon 1982" as is traditional in iconography.

NOTE: Allow 10-14 days for the delivery of this icons, which will be shipped from the artist's location.