Saint Ananias of Damascus

Orthodox icon of Saint Ananias of Damascus on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon.

St. Ananias was a disciple of Christ and lived in Damascus. When Saul, later known as Apostle Paul, was on his way to Damascus to persecute the Christians, he encountered Christ and was overwhelmed by the brilliance of the Divine Light. Blinded, Saul was instructed to go to Damascus to the house of Ananias. He restored Saul's sight and baptized him. Later Ananias was consecrated Bishop of Damascus. He wrought many miracles in Damascus and Eleutheropolis and the authorities regarded him as a dangerous man. The Governor Lucian had him beaten with sinews of oxen, then had his sides lacerated and his flesh burnt with flaming torches. Finally, they take him outside the city walls, and was stoned. His feast day is on October 1.