St. Spiridon icon 21 x 28
St. Spiridon icon 21 x 28
Greek style aged icon made on a special canvas and then glued together with it on a wooden board, prepared as for a written icon.
The method by which the icon was made is durable and resistant to both sunlight and other weather conditions.
Dimensions of the icon: 21 x 28 cm.
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180.00 zł
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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.
