Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Eftixios.
Saint Eftixios was born in 512 AD in Theia Komi, Phrygia and received a Christian education from his family. Growing up, he followed the monastic life, in which he quickly distinguished himself and was ordained elder of the the Amasean monasteries.
Patriarch Minas, like Emperor Justinian I, distinguished him for his gifts and together they qualified his election as Patriarch, after the passing of Minas.
However, Saint Eftixios was not long in coming into conflict with the emperor, as he strongly opposed the heretics in contrast to Justinian. This led to his removal and his exile for over ten years, until his return.
From then on, Saint Eftixios remained Patriarch of Constantinople until his peaceful death.
Troparion of Saint Eftixios
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 Eutychius, / entreat Christ our God / that our souls may be saved.
The Icon of Saint Eftixios 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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