Agios Georgios ( St. George the Great )
Name Day: April 23
(or if it falls during Holy Week, it is celebrated on the first Monday after Easter)

Exact copy of a Byzantine hagiography icon, handmade in Greece using traditional Byzantine iconography techniques. Comes with stamp of authenticity on back (see additional photo). Silver is 950 degrees proof and is tarnish-free (does not require polish). Face is hand-painted in fine detail, using high quality paint.

St. George, one of the most popular saints in Greek culture, dared to be a Christian in the Roman army. A popular myth says that he slew a dragon just before a princess was about to be sacrificed to it, thus St. George is frequently depicted on a horse with a lance and dragon. He is seen as a defender of good over evil. St. George was tortured and beheaded in 303. He is famous for healing and is the patron saint of the poor, shepherds, and warriors.

NOTE: Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. Call for express options.