Saint Sarbelos Tathuil of Edessa

Orthodox icon of Saint Sarbelos Tathuil of Edessa 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. Sarbelos was a pagan priest in Edessa at the time of Emperor Trajan. One day, as he was about to preside at a great idolatrous festivity, he was approached by Saint Barsimaios, the holy bishop of the city, who once again warned him of the heavy account which he would have to render to God for having thus led so many souls to perdition. Sarbelos went through with the celebration but, touched by the grace of Christ, he sought out the bishop the next day, and throwing himself at his feet, asked to receive Baptism with his sister Bebaia. At Baptism Sarbelos received the name Thathuel. News of his conversion stirred the city and the governor Lysias had him brought before his tribunal. After patiently enduring various tortures, he was imprisoned for two months; then he suffered new torments during a long interrogation. He was then condemned to be sawn asunder and beheaded. His feast day is on September 4.