Description
Saint Athanasius
Also known as Athanasius the Great, Athanasius of Alexandria, Athanasius the Confessor or Athanasius the Apostolic
Counted as one of the four great Eastern Doctors of the Church in the Roman Catholic Church. In Eastern Orthodoxy, he is labeled the “Father of Orthodoxy”. Some Protestants label him “Father of The Canon”. Athanasius is venerated as a Christian saint, whose feast day is 2 May in Western Christianity, 15 May in the Coptic Orthodox Church, and 18 January in the other Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is venerated by the Roman Catholic Church, Oriental and Eastern Orthodox churches, the Lutherans, and the Anglican Communion.
9cm x 12cm (3.54inches x 4.72inches)
High quality wall icon crafted in a unique way with superior natural materials
Made with pure beeswax, mastic and incense exactly like the first Christian icons of Luke the Evangelist. No other materials or chemicals of any sorts are used.
Hand-carved, solid beeswax with great emphasis on detail
It emits a very distinct odor due to the incense from Mount Athos creating an atmosphere similar to an Orthodox church or to a Monastery. We really wish we could transmit this pleasant odor over the internet for you to smell!
This is a truly unique item, the perfect spiritual gift for your Christian friend or for your own prayer corner.
Please note that it should not to be exposed in direct sunlight and to heat above 50ºC/122.00ºF
