This humble and heartwarming hand-painted icon honors Saint Euphrosynos the Cook, a simple monastic from Alexandria whose deep holiness was revealed through divine vision. Painted in the traditional Byzantine style with egg tempera and illuminated with genuine 22K gold leaf, the icon is mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood, reflecting the quiet radiance of his sanctity.
Saint Euphrosynos served as a cook in a monastic community, living a life of obedience, simplicity, and prayer. Though outwardly unnoticed, his soul was filled with grace. According to tradition, a fellow monk was granted a vision of Paradise, where he saw Euphrosynos among the blessed, offering him fruits from the garden of Heaven—proof of his hidden holiness.
Feast Day:
September 11
Features:
Traditional Byzantine-style hand painting with egg tempera
Embellished with genuine 22K gold leaf
Mounted on naturally asymmetrical hand-carved wood
Patron of cooks, kitchen workers, and those who serve in silence
A gentle reminder of holiness found in humility and everyday service
May the prayers of Saint Euphrosynos bring peace, joy, and a heart full of grace to all who seek to serve God with quiet love.
Materials:
Surface: Wood & hardboard
Width: 5 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Depth: 1 inches