Saint Stylianos, of Paphlagonia - Aged Byzantine Icon

Aged-Wooden Byzantine Icon of Saint Stylianos, of Paphlagonia.

Saint Stylianos was born in Asia Minor to a wealthy family, whose property he gave to the poor when he came of age. He then retired to the desert and led an ascetic life, often performing miracles for women who were unable to bear children.

He passed away peacefully in Paphlagonia on an unknown date.

Because of the love he had for small children, Saint Stylianos is considered the patron Saint of children who are ill and the orphans.

Apolytikion

A living monument of self restraint, an immovable pillar of the Church you were shown to be, blessed Stylianos, for you were dedicated to God from your youth, and were seen as a dwelling place of the Spirit. Holy Father, entreat Christ our God, to 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 Stylianos is polished with a special varnish to withstand time.

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