This powerful and reverent hand-painted icon honors Saint Antony the Great, the father of Christian monasticism and a towering figure in Orthodox spirituality. Painted in the traditional Byzantine style with egg tempera and adorned with authentic 22K gold leaf, the icon is mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood, reflecting the desert saint’s ascetic simplicity and inner fire.
Born in Egypt in the 3rd century, Saint Antony gave up all worldly possessions to follow Christ in the wilderness. Through prayer, fasting, and spiritual warfare, he attained holiness and became a beacon of light for generations of monastics. His life, recorded by Saint Athanasius, inspired countless seekers to embrace the ascetic path and pursue union with God.
Feast Day:
January 17
Features:
Traditional Byzantine-style hand painting with egg tempera
Embellished with genuine 22K gold leaf
Mounted on naturally asymmetrical hand-carved wood
Patron of monks, spiritual seekers, and those battling temptation
A timeless icon of spiritual strength, solitude, and divine communion
May the intercessions of Saint Antony guide us through the wilderness of life toward the peace and presence of God.
Materials:
Surface: Wood & hardboard
Width: 6.5 inches
Height: 9 inches
Depth: 1 inches