Saint Philaret of New York

Orthodox icon of Saint Philaret / Philaretos of New York 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. Philaret was born in Kursk, 1903. In 1920 he graduated from the local gymnasium and in 1927 he graduated from the Russo-Chinese Polytechnic Institute as an electromechanical engineer. In 1930 he was ordained a deacon, in 1931 he was ordained a Hieromonk and later he was tonsured a monk. In 1931, he graduated from St. Vladimir University. In 1933, he was elevated to hegumen and 1937 to archimandrite. He denounced the atheistic communists and they attempt to burn him alive in his monastic cell. In 1962 St. Philaret went to Hong Kong and then to Sydney. Later, he was ordained Archimandrite Philaret as vicar bishop for Australia. From 1964 he served as the first hierarch of the ROCOR for 21 years. He reposed on November 21, 1985.