Saint Anatolius, Patriarch of Constantinople

Orthodox icon of Saint Anatolius, Patriarch of Constantinople, 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. Anatolius was born at Alexandria. He was ordained a deacon by St. Cyril of Alexandria and was present at the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus in the year 431. He became Patriarch through the influence of Pope Dioscorus I of Alexandria and Emperor Theodosius II. After his consecration, being under suspicion of Eutychianism, Anatolius publicly condemned the teachings not only of Eutyches, but also those of Nestorius. In conjunction with Pope Leo he requested that the Emperor Marcian summon a general council against Dioscorus and the Eutychians. In the council of Chalcedon Anatolius presided in conjunction with the Roman legates and by the famous 28th canon  Constantinople was made equal in dignity with Rome. Hence arose the controversy between Anatolius and the Roman pontiff. The followers of Dioscorus are said to have killed him in 458. His feast day is on July 3.