Description
Saint Cosmas of Vatopedi
aka Saint Cosmas the Protos | Άγιος Κοσμάς Ο Πρώτος – Ο Αγιορείτης
12cm x 15cm (4.72inches x 5.90inches)
St Cosmas suffered persecution and a martyr’s death. His martyrdom was confirmed by the disinterment of his remains, carried out by the Holy Community in 1981, on the spot described by tradition, where there was always a lamp burning. His feast day is on 5 December
High quality wall icon / plaque 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 home templum.
Please note that it should not to be exposed in direct sunlight and to heat above 50ºC/122.00ºF
