Saint Christos the Gardener

Orthodox icon of Saint Christos the Gardener 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. Christos was born in Albania. When he was 40 years of age, he traveled to Constantinople and there became a gardener. One day, as he was selling apples in the marketplace, he agreed to sell a Turk all of his apples. But then an argument ensued between them about the sale price. The vengeful Turk, out of malice, slandered the Christian. He charged that Christos wished to become a Muslim and was brought to court. The judge questioned Christos concerning the allegation and he answered with great courage, ''I am a Christian. I never uttered any such thing about converting to Islam''. Following this court scene, the judge ordered that the Martyr be severely flogged. Thereafter, they bound him and dealt him a blow to the head, which caused heavy bleeding. Christos was sent to the jail, where his feet were pressed in the stocks. That very same day, the Turks removed the Martyr from jail and struck off his head on February 12, 1748.