Saint Ioannicius the Great

Orthodox icon of Saint Ioannicius the Great 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. 

This specific photo is from a mural fresco and not the actual icon. You will receive the same type of icon with slightly different colors and with gold background...unless you want the background dark blue as in the photo.

 St. Ioannicus was born in 762 to Myritzikios and Anastaso, of the Boïlas family. Joannicius was spiritual from a young age, and often sought solitude in order to pray and contemplate. When Joannicius reached young adulthood, he was drafted into the elite regiment of the Excubitors by Leo IV. He served there until 792, distinguishing himself by saving Emperor Constantine VI from being captured at the Battle of Marcellae. After this, he left the army and joined the Antidion Monastery. After two years, he escaped to Mount Uludag, where he remained as a hermit for the remainder of his life. Ioannicius died in solitude on November 4, 846, which is his feast day.