St Demetrius of Thessaloniki 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 Demetrius of Thessaloniki (also known as Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dmitry), one of the most beloved Great Martyrs of the Orthodox Church. He was a 4th-century Christian officer in the Roman army who bore witness to Christ in the face of persecution and was martyred in Thessaloniki.

In Orthodox iconography, St Demetrius is often shown as a young soldier, clad in armor, holding a spear or sword. In many depictions, he is mounted on a horse, sometimes spearing the gladiator Lyaeos, symbolizing the triumph of faith over evil and injustice. His image reflects courage, spiritual strength, and protection of the faithful.

Feast Day
In the Orthodox calendar, St Demetrius is commemorated on October 26. His feast is one of the great celebrations of Thessaloniki, where his relics are enshrined.

Suitable Gift For:

• Soldiers, police officers, and protectors of the community

• Families with the name Dimitrios, Demetrius, or Dmitry

• Baptisms and name days

• New homes, as a blessing of courage and protection

• Anyone seeking the saint’s intercession in times of danger and trial