Saint Athanasius Icon

This is a premium quality silkscreen icon, handmade with gold leaf on cotton canvas and mounted on solid natural carved wood. Halos, inscriptions, and ornaments are hand-painted, while the image is varnished for long-lasting protection. The icon is ready for hanging, featuring a leather strap on the back, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Iconography & Symbolism
The icon depicts Saint Athanasius the Great (also known as Athanasius of Alexandria), one of the most important Church Fathers and defenders of Orthodoxy. He is shown in bishop’s vestments, often holding a Gospel or scroll, symbolizing his role as a teacher of the faith. His image embodies steadfastness, theological clarity, and spiritual authority.

Saint Athanasius is remembered as the champion of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325), where he defended the doctrine of Christ’s divinity against the Arian heresy. His writings, especially On the Incarnation, remain central to Orthodox theology.

Feast Day
In the Orthodox calendar, Saint Athanasius is commemorated on January 18, together with Saint Cyril of Alexandria.

Suitable Gift For:

• Priests, bishops, and theology students

• Families seeking guidance in Orthodox faith

• Baptisms and name days (for Athanasios, Athanase, Atanas)

• Gifts for clergy and church communities

• New homes and prayer corners, as a blessing of steadfast faith