Icon of St. Spiridon 18 x 14
Icon of St. Spiridon 18 x 14
Greek icon made on gold by screen printing method.
This is a method characterized by direct printing of the icon on the board.
Thanks to this method, the icon retains its durability. It will not lose its appearance when exposed to sunlight and other weather conditions.
The icon comes with a stand, thanks to which the icon can also be placed.
Dimensions of the icon: 18 x 14 x 1,5 cm.
110.00 zł
Availability: 1 in stock
Description
St. Spiridon was born in Cyprus and, leading a family life, tried to lead as religious a life as possible. After the death of his wife, he gave himself completely to God and was elected bishop of Tremithus. For Spiridon’s humility and his virtuous life, God granted him the gift of reading people’s minds and performing miracles. After his death, his hand was cut off, which after some time was returned to the relics of St. Spiridon in 1984. Miraculously, it began to resemble the rest of the relic and very slowly covers itself with flesh. It is this hand of the saint that is visiting various parts of Greece, including Poland in 2015 for adoration of the saint.
According to the people of Corfu, St. Spiridon saved the island from several plagues and pestilence.
An interesting fact is that monks change the saint’s red cloth shoes every year because the soles wear out. Corfu residents believe that their saint walks through the streets of the town protecting its residents. The worn-out shoes are cut into small pieces, which are distributed to pilgrims. Corfians and pilgrims visiting the relics of St. Spiridon carry them in their wallets for good luck.
The faithful most often turn to St. Spiridon for healing from illnesses and during famines. He is also the patron saint of potters, sailors and those traveling by sea.
