St Paul Icon 135-CB

Saul, later known as Paul, was not a disciple of Christ during Jesus' lifetime; he hailed from Tarsus, Asia Minor, and was a Roman-citizen Jew. Initially, he actively persecuted Christians until his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, where a blinding light and the voice of Jesus changed his life forever. After being baptized and regaining his sight, Paul became a fervent preacher of Christ, leading him to flee to Jerusalem and connect with the apostles. He went on to undertake multiple missionary journeys, writing fourteen letters known as epistles, and ultimately met his end by the sword, a fate reserved for Roman citizens.

Holy Apostle Paul 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.