Saint Kodratos the Apostle

Orthodox icon of Saint Kodratos (Quadratus) the Apostle 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. Kodratos was a modest man, wise, highly educated and with excellent dialectical skills. He became bishop of Athens, in the city where the various philosophical schools were still flourishing and a bishop with great apologetic ability was needed. Kodratos having these qualities, worked with zeal, prayer and meekness. Thus he managed to illuminate the path of Truth for many and silence the philosophers. They, unable to confront him with words, expelled him by force from Athens. However, Kodratos’ opinion did not change. He went to Magnesia in Asia Minor, where he boldly preached the Gospel there as well. He even wrote an apology for Christianity to Hadrian. Hadrian’s response was to kill him. Thus the great apologist took the crown of martyrdom. His feast day is on September 21.