Orthodox Icon Saint Christopher

Orthodox Icon Saint Christopher

The Orthodox Icon of Saint Christopher 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 Christopher

Saint of Christianity, who was martyred for his faith in the years of the Roman emperor Decius in 251 AD. According to tradition, he came from a barbarian race and was called Reprobus (reprobus = infernal in Latin). During a war of his tribe with the Romans he was taken prisoner. He was transferred to Antioch and because of his physical qualities joined the Roman legions. During his stay in Antioch he converted to Christianity.

When he was still a catechist, in order to please Christ, he settled in a dangerous river passage and carried free on his shoulders those who wished to cross the river. One day a small child presented himself to him, who begged him to cross him to the opposite bank. He willingly put it on his shoulders and leaning on his staff entered the river. But as he proceeded, the weight of the child increased, so that with great difficulty he managed to reach the opposite bank.As soon as he reached his destination, he told the boy in exasperation that even if he lifted the whole world he would not be so heavy. The child answered him: "Do not be surprised, because you did not only carry the whole world, but also this fetus. I am He in Whose service thou hast put thy strength, and in proof thereof plant thy stick, and to-morrow it shall have sprouted,' and immediately he disappeared. He planted the rod, and the next day he found it had indeed sprouted. After this incident, he was baptized a Christian by the Holy Hieromartyr Bavylas, who renamed him Christopher.

Orthodox church celebrates his memory on May 9

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Orthodox Icon Saint Cristopher