Saint Stephen the Sabbaite

Orthodox icon of Saint Stephen the Sabbaite 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. Stephen was born in Damascus and was the nephew of St. John the Damascene. At the age of 10 Stephen became a monk at the Lavra of St. Sabba in the 8th century AD. His ascetic life was accompanied by a great love of study and remarkable skill in Holy poetry. He loved the struggles for orthodox truth, and willingly took part in the war against heresies. He often avoided all human contact and lived completely alone in various deserted places. There he loved to observe nature and commune with prayer. Finally, the deserter Stephen Sabbaite, also bore the burdens of the bishop, after persistent pleas. He died teaching and building the people with his good, blameless and philanthropic example. His feast day is on July 13.