Orthodox Icon Saints Peter and Paul

Orthodox Icon Saints Peter and Paul

The Orthodox Icon of Saints Peter and Paul 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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The Apostles Peter and Paul

They were the pillars and cornerstones, upon which the holy foundation of the Church of Christ was built. They symbolize the unity of faith, the unity of the Church, which consists of heterogeneous elements, the Jews - to whom the missionary work of Peter was directed, and the nations - the pagans - for the Christianization of which the apostle of the Gentiles, Paul, labored .

Peter came from Bethsaida in Galilee and was the brother of the Apostle Andrew Protocletos. We learn about his life close to Christ from the four Gospels, while his apostolic activity from the actions of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Lord, Peter taught the Gospel in Judea, Antioch, Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. According to tradition, it reached Rome. There, he learned that his arrest was being planned, because of the persecutions against the Christians, and therefore he was preparing to leave the city. Leaving the city, he saw Christ moving in the opposite direction holding a cross.

Curious Peter asked him "Where are you going Lord?", and He answered him "I am going to Rome to be crucified again" Then Peter understood that he had to endure the torture and returning to Rome he surrendered. In fact, he asked to be crucified upside down, because he considered himself unworthy to endure a martyrdom similar to that of Christ. He was martyred on June 29, 64 or 67, in the Hippodrome of Nero.

Pavlos was born in Tarsus, Cilicia. He was the author of about half of the books of the New Testament, he was recognized as an apostle and a saint, and he was one of the most important personalities of the early Christian era, a supporter of the universality of the teaching of Jesus. For this reason he took the name "Apostle of the Nations". In Antioch he laid out his plans for the propagation and spread of Christianity. For this purpose he chose the major cities of the time and made four tours.

In 48 Paul went to Jerusalem and took part in the Apostolic Council. In 67 he went to Rome and according to some sources met with the Apostle Peter. Then, however, Nero arrested him and executed him on June 29. In addition to preaching for about 30 years, Paul also wrote 14 letters, in which he teaches what should be the behavior of Christians, according to the Gospel.

Orthodox Church celebrates their memory on June 29

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Orthodox Icon Saints Peter and Paul