Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Bessarion.
Saint Bessarion was born in a village of Trikala in 1490 and was brought up with a Christian education. At a young age, he devoted himself to God and was ordained a deacon and later an elder by Archbishop Marcos, who singled him out for his virtues.
Around 1527, Saint Bessarion was ordained Metropolitan Bishop of Larissa and managed to do great charitable work for his community. In addition, he contributed to the construction of the well-known Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of Jesus Chrit on Mount Koziakas, where his skull is kept.
Saint Bessarion died in 1540. He is the patron saint of Trikala and Kalampaka.
Troparion of Saint Bessarion
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, / an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; / your humility exalted you; / your poverty enriched you. / Hierarch Father Bessarion, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
The Icon of Saint Bessarion 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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