Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Gregory the Theologian.
Saint Gregory the Theologian was born in 329 near the city of Nazianzos in Cappadocia and grew up with a Christian education. He traveled for over ten years in order to receive a wide education, and then returned to his homeland and took the position of Bishop.
After the loss of his family, Saint Gregory went to Constantinople, where he vigorously defended Christianity against the heretics of the time.
His action was memorable and significantly influenced the climate of the time. For this reason, he was elected Patriarch of Constantinople and president of the Second Ecumenical Council. However, many blamed him for his election and, as a result, Saint Gregory resigned his offices.
He retired to the desert to lead an ascetic life. There, he died peacefully, leaving behind a great literary work of theological importance.
Troparion of Saint Gregory the Theologian
The sweet-sounding shepherd’s pipe of your theology / overpowered the trumpeting of the orators; / for having searched the depths of the Spirit / eloquence was also bestowed upon you. / Pray to Christ God, Father Gregory, / that our souls may be saved.
The Icon of Saint Gregory the Theologian 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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