Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Nikon.
Saint Nikon was born in Paphlagonia in Asia Minor around 925 AD. He was raised with a Christian upbringing but rebelled against his wealthy family, and left to preach the Word of God.
For some years he was a monk at a Monastery of Pontus and then he traveled to many parts of Greece constantly repeating the words of John the Baptist "Repent, for the kingdom of heavens is at hand". That is why, he is also known as "Saint Nikon Metanoeite" .
He died in 998 AD in the city of Sparta. Since then, he has been declared the patron saint of the city.
Kontakion
Plagal of the Second Tone
Emulating the life of the Angels, thou didst esteem the world's delights as dross, while showing us the paths of repentance, O righteous and God-bearing Nicon. Wherefore, as we now celebrate thy memorial, we honour thee; for thou in truth art a fountain of healings.
The Icon of Saint Nikon is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.
During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.
It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.
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