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Saint David the Dendrite

Saint David the Dendrite

€200,00 EUR
€200,00 EUR
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Orthodox icon of Saint David the Dendrite of Thessaloniki 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. David was probably born in Mesopotamia in 450 AD and died in Thessaloniki between 535 and 541 AD. In Thessaloniki David become a monk at the Monastery of Sts. Theodore and Mercurius at a young age. It is believed that outside the Aproiton gate David lived a monastic life. When the abbot of the monastery passed away, the monks found David worthy to replace him, however David refused this honor and decided to live his ascetic ordeals by climbing up an almond tree to the right of the main church and living up there for 3 years. He endured the most extreme trials like the Stylite Saints, enduring the bitter cold of the winter and the burning heat of the summer. When those 3 years passed he lived in silence in a cell, after instruction was given to him by an angel of the Lord. His feast day is on June 26. 

Materials

wood panel

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Care Instructions

My handpainted icons are made from natural materials that constantly interact with their environment. These above materials are sensitive to extreme light, heat and humidity.

Handling the icons should also be done cautiously; oils from our hands can stain their shiny surface. Dust can softly be removed with a pure white cloth.

Following the above simple instructions will guarantee that your icon will age gracefully through time and will be enjoyed by the generations to come.

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