Orthodox Saint Silver Icon - Agios Fanourios ( Saint of Lost Causes ) 13x19cm Style: G0248
Orthodox Church celebrates St. Fanourios' memory at August 27.
This is an exact copy of a Byzantine hagiography icon, handmade in Greece using traditional Byzantine iconography techniques. The icon is made of copper with a layer of .925 Sterling Silver and is tarnish-free (does not require polish). The icons silver design is 3D and features intricate raised detail and the face is hand-painted using high quality paint. The icon is mounted on a wooden plaque, with two wood stain color options: brown or black. Please see more pictures for detailed view of color options.
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Icon approx. 13 cm x 19 cm (5.1 in x 7.5 in)
Tarnish Free Sterling Silver (925 Stamp), Copper, Wood
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Much loved and prayed to as the saint of lost causes, people and things, not much is known about the details of his life. He has become more widely known through the recipes for his special cake - Fanouropitta - that have appeared in books on Greek cuisine all over the world. In Kasos his festival has traditionally been loved and attended by the shepherds, goatherders and their families.