Orthodox Icon Saint Eustace

Orthodox Icon Saint Eustace

The Orthodox Icon of Saint Eustace 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 Eustace

Saint Eustathius was originally called Plakidas and was a senior officer in the Roman army. One day while hunting, he saw a deer bearing a cross on its antlers and heard a voice calling him to become a Christian. With this vision he believed in the new religion and was baptized a Christian with the name Eustathius. His wife Tatiani, who received the name Theopistis, and his two children, who received the names Agapios and Theopistos, were also baptized Christians.

When the emperor Trajan was informed that one of his officers had converted to Christianity, he deposed him and exiled him and his family. His punishment then included separation from his family, which embittered Eustathius.

Years later, Trajan remembered his able officer Eustathius when he was in trouble and brought him back into the army. Along the way, he found his family again and felt great joy.

However, Trajan's successor, Hadrian, demanded that Eustathius worship the idols again. Eustathius refused, resulting in Eustathius and his family receiving the crown of martyrdom.

Orthodox Church celebrates his memory on September 20

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Orthodox Icon Saint Eustace