143-CB St Pantheleimon Icon

Panteleimon was born in the late 3rd century in Nicomedia to a noble family, with a pagan father and a secretly Christian mother. His compassionate nature led him to a career in medicine, where he garnered attention for treating patients selflessly. When his Christian faith was revealed, his envious colleagues conspired against him, knowing that professing Christianity could lead to death. Despite offers from the Roman emperor for a prestigious position in exchange for renouncing his faith, Panteleimon remained unwavering and ultimately faced beheading for his beliefs.

Holy Great Martyr and Healer Pantheleimon icon reflects the artistry of lacquered icons workshop, where we create folding icons, crosses, and various-sized icons.

The creation process begins with preparing wooden boards, which are cut into smaller panels and smoothed into refined oval shapes. These panels are transformed into polished lamellas that are then glued together to form a solid base. After selecting and laminating images stored for this purpose, artisans fit these images to the panels, cutting and verifying their symmetry before applying special glue to secure them. A final polish enhances durability and aesthetics.

Once the icons are fully dried, they undergo a blessing ritual, with a stamp of authenticity from the convent placed on the back. Each lacquered icon, crafted through this meticulous process, serves as thoughtful gift, or as part of your prayer corner.