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The word ICON comes from the Greek word "eikon,"
which means image. In Sacred Byzantine art, an icon is
equivalent to a sacred event or image painted on wood in a
particular style using a specific technique.
The art of Byzantine icons originated in Constantinople
around the year 330 AD after Constantine the Great conquered
Byzantium, a Greek city on the banks of the Bosporus river, he
changed the name of Byzantium to Constantinople and the capital
of the Roman Empire was moved there from Rome.
Immigrants from Europe and Asia arrived in the new capital.
Since life in Constantinople revolved around the Church, icons
from the Orthodox Church gained importance as tools used by the
church to teach the faith of Christ.
After the 14th century, in order to avoid deterioration of
the icons, they were adorned with an elaborate embossment
which was generally done in sterling silver. With the
passing of time, such as gold crowns, precious stones, and
pearls were added to the pieces.
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We have carefully elaborated for you to enjoy the
following pieces. They all come ready to hang on a wall
or display on an easel.
Because all of our pieces are hand made, the size may
vary from those indicated.
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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
hand embossed with gold patina.
The background is in copper tone.
8.5 " x 11"
Item #203
$125.00
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MADONA AND CHILD
hand embossed with gold patina.
The background is in a dark brown tone.
6" x 8"
Item # 206
$ 80.00
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HOLLY FAMILY
hand embossed with gold patina.
The background is in a dark brown tone.
6" x 8"
Item # 207
$ 80.00
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OUR LADY OF SORROW
hand embossed with gold patina.
The background is in a dark brown tone.
6" x 8"
Item # 208
$ 80.00
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SACRED HEART OF MARY
hand embossed with gold patina.
The background is in a red tone.
8.5" x 10.5"
Item # 210
$ 130.00
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VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE
hand embossed with gold patina.
The robe of the Virgin is in copper tone
8.5" x 10.5"
Item # 211
$ 130.00
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VIRGIN OF
GUADALUPE
Hand embossed with gold patina. The robe
comes in copper tone.
6" X 8"
Item # 218
$ 80.00
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CHRIST
PANTOCREATOR
Exact copy of the strict Byzantine style, hand painted
on canvas and mounted on aged wood.. Painted
and created by Father Pefkis from Athos, Greeece
The metal cover is done in pure Silver .950
7" x 9"
Item # 231
$ 125.00
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VIRGIN MARY
Precious holy image made of pure
Silver 950. Exact copy of a traditional
Byzantine piece.
6 �� X 8 ��
Item # 233
$ 100.00
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MARY HOLDING BABY
JESUS
Precious holy image made of pure
Silver 950. with gold plated.
Exact copy of a traditional
Byzantine piece.
6 �� X 8 ��
Item # 234
$ 100.00
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THE VIRGIN OF TENDERNESS
Precious holy image made of pure
Silver 950.
Exact copy of a traditional
Byzantine piece.
6 �� X 8 ��
Item # 235
$ 100.00
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MARY HOLDING BABY
JESUS
Precious holy image made of pure
Silver .950.
Exact copy of a traditional
Byzantine piece.
6 �� X 8 ��
Item # 237
$ 100.00
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MARY HOLDING BABY
JESUS
Precious holy image made of pure
Silver 950. with gold plated.
Hand painted on canvas
Exact copy of a traditional
Byzantine piece.
7� X 9:
Item # 238
$ 100.00
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MARY HOLDING BABY
JESUS
Precious holy image made of pure
Silver 950. with gold plated.
Hand painted on canvas
Exact copy of a traditional
Byzantine piece.
7� X 9:
Item # 239
$ 100.00
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