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Saint Demetrios Icon (polished gold)
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Hand-painted Orthodox icon of Saint Demetrios the Great Martyr, depicting the saint in military attire holding a spear and the Gospel. Painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel using 24K genuine gold leaf, gilding, polished gold, and hand-engraved decorations. Finished with protective varnish and ships in a protective box.
Dimensions: 20.5 × 25.5 × 2 cm (8.1″ × 10.0″ × 0.8″)
Materials: plywood panel, egg tempera, 24K genuine gold leaf, varnish
Technique: egg tempera, gilding, polished gold, hand-engraved decorations
✓ Estimated shipping time: 1-2 days
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This hand-painted Orthodox icon of Saint Demetrios the Great Martyr presents the saint in his traditional military attire, holding a spear and the Gospel. His depiction emphasizes his role as a soldier, martyr, and protector, with the solemn frontal presentation characteristic of Byzantine Orthodox iconography.
The icon is painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The gilded areas are carefully polished, creating a luminous gold surface that complements the rich colors of the saint’s garments. Hand-engraved decorations add intricate detail and texture to the gilded background.
Iconography and Symbolism
Saint Demetrios is traditionally depicted as a young military saint. His spear represents his military calling, while the Gospel signifies his Christian faith and witness to Christ.
The 24K genuine gold leaf, polished gold, and hand-engraved decorations give the icon a refined handcrafted character. The egg tempera technique provides the rich colors and detailed modeling associated with traditional Orthodox icon painting.
A protective varnish completes the surface and helps preserve the painted and gilded work. The icon ships in a protective box, making it suitable for both devotional use and gifting.
Feast Day
Saint Demetrios the Great Martyr — October 26
Gift Suggestions
-A meaningful gift for someone devoted to Saint Demetrios
-A special name-day or feast-day gift
-A beautiful addition to a home prayer corner
-A meaningful gift for a soldier or member of the armed forces
-A distinctive addition to a collection of hand-painted Orthodox icons
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