Saint Athanasios Parios

Orthodox icon of Saint Athanasios Parios 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. Athanasios was born in 1722 in the village of Kostos in Paros. His pious parents placed him on God's path from a young age. In 1745 he went to Smyrna and enrolled there in the ''Evangelical School''. In 1752 he went to the Holy Mountain. There he enrolled in the Athoniada Academy and was promoted from student to professor. He teached in Thessaloniki and Messolonghi. He was made director of the Athoniada Academy for 2 years. Athanasios left the Holy Mountain and returned for several years to the School of Thessaloniki. He had the desire to teach at his homeland, therefore he departed by boat for Paros. But just as they drew near to the island of Chios, the Russo-Turkish War erupted and prohibited the voyage. He was forced to disembark in Chios and remained there for 2 years teaching. Eventually he labored 19 years teaching and writing on the island of Chios. Athanasios passed away on June 24, 1813, which is also his feast day.