Saint Tryphon of Pechenga and Kola

Orthodox icon of Saint Tryphon of Pechenga and Kola 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. Tryphon was the son of a priest from the Novgorod region. Trained as a military engineer, he felt that he was called by God to proclaim the Gospels to the Sami. Though he was met with hostility from the pagans, he was effective in convincing many of them to convert to Christianity. His effectiveness is attributed to the fact that he took the time to study their beliefs and languages. With permission from Archbishop Macarius of Novgorod to found a Church of the Annunciation up north, he was tonsured a monk and ordained a hieromonk. After his ordination and tonsure, Tryphon became the leader of the Holy Trinity Monastery on the banks of the Pechenga River. Saint Tryphon died in 1583 at the age of 88 and is commemorated on December 15. He is considered to be patron saint of seamen.