Saint Nektarios of Aegina Orthodox Icon Raised Wood 18kt Gold Leaf For Sale

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Saint Nektarios of Aegina Orthodox Icon Raised Wood 18kt Gold Leaf:
$115.00

Masterwork Raised Icon

18 × 24 cm (approximately 7.1 × 9.4 inches)

Raised carved wooden panel
Expanded 18kt gold leaf border
Deeper dimensional presentation
Traditional red frame
Serigraphy reproduction
Made in Greece

Made in Greece, this icon is a serigraphy reproduction on wood, finished with 18kt gold leaf.

The Meaning of the Saint Nektarios of Aegina Icon

Saint Nektarios of Aegina was born Anastasios Kephalas in 1846. He served the Church as Metropolitan of Pentapolis, an educator, and a spiritual father.

Unjust accusations deprived him of his position, yet his life continued in prayer and service. He helped establish a women’s monastery on Aegina and cared for its spiritual life. He reposed in 1920.

The Church honors him as a wonderworker, and the faithful ask his intercessions in illness and distress. An icon of Saint Nektarios recalls humility amid injustice and the patient love of a shepherd who remained devoted to Christ through suffering.