Saint Nikon the Preacher of Repentance

Orthodox icon of Saint Nikon the Preacher of Repentance 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. Nikon was a monk of the Christian church, originating from Pontus. He practiced asceticism in a Pontic monastery and preached the word of God in Asia Minor. He received the nickname "Metanoeite" because in his sermon he used the words of John the Baptist when he baptized in the river Jordan. When Crete was liberated from the Arabs, he went to the island and worked passionately for the Christianization of its inhabitants. The last destination of the Saint was Sparta. Nikon loved the area very much and built a majestic monastery there. He exerted great influence on its inhabitants and Christianized the Slavs who were settled in Taygetos with the help of the local bishop. Saint Nikon the Miracle Worker slept peacefully in 998 AD. in Sparta of which he is the patron saint. The Orthodox Christian Church celebrates his memory on November 26 of each year.