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Classic Flat Wood Icon
18 × 25 cm (approximately 7.1 × 9.8 inches)
- Smooth solid wood panel
- 18kt gold leaf within the icon
- Traditional red border
- Lightweight and streamlined profile
- 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 Anthony the Great Icon
Saint Anthony the Great is honored as a father of Christian monasticism. Born in Egypt around 251, he responded to the Gospel by giving away his possessions and devoting himself to prayer and ascetic life.
His years in the desert were marked by temptation, perseverance, and dependence on Christ. The Life written by Saint Athanasius of Alexandria helped make his witness known far beyond Egypt and deeply influenced Christian monasticism.
An icon of Saint Anthony invites us to make room for prayer, resist temptation, and seek humility. His example points to the grace of God at work in a life offered faithfully to Him.
