Orthodox Icon Saint Alexander

Orthodox Icon Saint Alexander

The Orthodox Icon of Saint Alexander is lovingly crafted in natural poplar wood. Its technique is lithography, while the wood is carved with a wavy outline that gives a modern touch to the icon.

Its embossed representation makes it a unique piece which requires high craftsmanship to be made. Its special design manages to combine traditional and modern elements, making it the most loved icon design in the customers preferences!

It is manufactured in Greece by experienced craftsmen and is produced in 4 dimensions in order to cover every need. Finally, it is worth noting that it has been specially treated and varnished to have maximum resistance to time and damage.

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Saint Alexander

He was, as it is called, "radiant apostolic charismasi". Even as an elder he was distinguished for his great piety, virtue and goodness. At the First Ecumenical Council, which took place in Nicaea in Bithynia in 325 AD, the then Patriarch of Constantinople, Mitrophanes, elected him as his representative. And when Arius was condemned in this Synod, Alexander, although at the age of 70, agreed to tour Thrace, Macedonia, Thessaly and the rest of Greece, to teach and make known the correct doctrines of the decisions of the Synod of Nicaea.

But while he was on this tour the patriarch Mitrophanis passed away. However, he appointed Alexander as his successor because, despite his old age, he had the appropriate resources for governing the archdiocese of Vasilevousa. Indeed, as Patriarch of Constantinople, Alexander responded correctly to the difficult circumstances of the times. But Arius deceived King Constantine who ordered Alexander to let Arius partake of the holy communion. Alexander, sad, prayed to God and asked for His help.

The patriarch's prayer was heard and on the morning when Areios was to go to the church with a procession, he was found dead. Saint Alexander died peacefully in 337 AD.

Orthodox Church celebrates his memory on August 30

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Orthodox Icon Saint Alexander