St Nicholas Icon – Protector of Sailors

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 Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia (also known as Nikolaos, Mikulas, Nicolai). He is one of the most beloved saints of the Orthodox Church, honored as a protector of sailors, travelers, children, and the poor.

In iconography, St Nicholas is shown in bishop’s vestments, holding the Gospel and blessing with his right hand. In maritime depictions, ships or sailors may appear, recalling his miraculous interventions at sea to save those in danger. His icon symbolizes compassion, protection, and God’s providence through the intercession of His saints.

Feast Day
In the Orthodox calendar, St Nicholas is commemorated on December 6 (his repose) and May 9 (the translation of his relics to Bari, Italy).

Suitable Gift For:

• Sailors, fishermen, and maritime workers

• Families seeking protection and blessing for travels

• Children, students, and those in need of care

• Baptisms, name days, and new homes

• Anyone seeking a powerful intercessor and patron saint