Saint Basil the Great Icon

This is a silkscreen reproduction with gold leaf and hand-painted details, crafted according to tradition. It depicts Saint Basil the Great (also known as Basilios, Vasilios, Vasileios), one of the Three Holy Hierarchs and among the greatest Fathers of the Church. Archbishop of Caesarea in the 4th century, he is remembered as a brilliant theologian, defender of Orthodoxy against Arianism, and author of the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil, still celebrated in the Church today.

In iconography, Saint Basil is shown as a bishop, holding the Gospel or a scroll, symbolizing his preaching and teaching. His thin, ascetic face reflects his life of prayer, fasting, and pastoral care.

In the Orthodox calendar, Saint Basil the Great is commemorated on January 1, the day of his repose, and together with Saint Gregory the Theologian and Saint John Chrysostom on January 30, the feast of the Three Hierarchs.

The icon of Saint Basil the Great (Basilios, Vasilios) is a meaningful gift for clergy, theologians, teachers, and students, as well as for families beginning the New Year, since his feast coincides with January 1. It is also a traditional gift for name days, ordinations, and new homes, bringing the blessing of one of the greatest defenders and teachers of the Orthodox faith.