Saint Leontios the Athonite and Myrrhgusher

Orthodox icon of Saint Leontios the Athonite and Myrrhgusher 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. Leontios was born in Argos of the Peloponnese in 1520. At the age of 17 he abandoned family and friends and went to live in a monastery near his home. When the Turks came against Nafplio in 1537, Leontios prophesied that the castle would fall to the Turks. Due to the fall of Nafplio to the Turks, Leontios made his way to Mount Athos, where he entered Dionysiou Monastery. Living in a small cell within the Monastery for 60 years was made worthy to become a bearer of the gifts of clairvoyance and prophecy. On March 6, 1605 Leontios foresaw his own death after a minor illness and he fell asleep in the Lord peacefully. His feast day is on June 18.