Saint Paisios of Mount Athos, Monastic
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The Story Behind This Icon:
Saint Paisios was born in the early 1920s in the small town of Farasa, in Cappadocia, where the town priest was Saint Arsenios. Saint Paisios led a normal life and grew up to join the army during the Greek Civil War. He insisted on never firing a weapon, and therefore served as a radio operator. Once, during a battle, his unit was under heavy fire, but he prayed to the Panagia to intercede, and she quickly did, saving him and his unit. Following the Civil War, Saint Paisios became a monk, arriving on Mount Athos in 1950. He first settled at the monastery of Esphigmenou, before leaving for Philotheou. Later in life, Paisios suffered from lung problems and had to leave for Thessaloniki to be treated. During his time outside of Mt. Athos, he stayed with the Sisterhood of St. John the Theologian in Souroti, just outside of Thessaloniki. Saint Paisisos returned after a couple of years of treatment to live in the cell of Panagouda, which belongs to the Koutloumousiou Monastery. It was there where Saint Paisios became widely known. Many people from around the world came to see and speak with him. Saint Paisios had many God-given abilities and helped many who came to him, simultaneously praying for the entire world. In 1993, Saint Paisios left the Holy Mountain due to health issues. Saint Paisios lived for others, not caring at all for himself, which left him in a weakened health state. He slept in Christ in 1994 in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece.
Saint Paisios' feast day is celebrated on July 12.
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This icon of Saint Paisios is reproduced, with permission, from the authentic icon painted by the monks in the Cell of St. John the Theologian Holy Monastery of Koutloumousiou in Mount Athos, Greece. This icon is part of our collection “Icons from Mount Athos”, which features all icons from the Cell of St. John the Theologian.
This icon is made of solid, natural limewood (Tilia) that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background consists of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece.
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Dimension: 3.9" x 5.5" (10 x 14 cm)
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0.6" (1.5 cm)
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0.2 lb (0.1 kg)
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Level | NA |
Dimension: 5.5" x 7.7" (14 x 19.5 cm)
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0.8" (2 cm)
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0.6 lb (0.3 kg)
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Level | NA |
Dimension: 7.9" x 11" (20 x 28 cm)
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1.8" (4.5 cm)
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2.3 lb (1 kg) | Recessed | Wood |
Dimension: 9.8" x 13" (25 x 33 cm)
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| 1.8" (4.5 cm) | 3.1 lb (1.4 kg) | Recessed | Wood |
Dimension: 11.8" x 15.7" (30 x 40 cm)
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2" (5 cm)
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5.2 lb (2.3 kg) | Recessed | Wood |
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Customer Reviews
Great quality, very beautiful icon!
Saint Paisios is my patron saint and this icon is beautifully done and depicts his likeness well. Saint Paisios is well honored by Athonite’s level of quality and detail. I chose to get the 7.9 by 11 with the recessed border, adding that depth of a border. My Priest was very happy to bless it!
I purchased a 5x7 icon of St. Paisios for our church’s icon wall. Our priest took the icon into the altar for its 40 day blessing period, before it would be moved to the nave of the church for veneration. The following week, the president of our parish shared that our priest admired the beauty of the St. Paisios icon so much that he asked if he could keep it in the altar (there was already a different icon of St. Paisios there). How could one say no to such a request? I purchased a second icon, so there could be a St. Paisios icon to venerate in both the altar and the nave of our church! Exquisite workmanship!
Absolutely stunning icon and was perfect for my corner. Very high quality and a great price considering. Saint Paisios spiritual councils have been incredibly edifying for me. The icon brings the same sense peace that I feel when reading the elder’s sayings. Very kind Customer service as well. Christ is risen!
We don't buy icons from anyone but Athonite. They're extremely affordable, given the high quality. We have four now, each more exquisite than the last. What a blessing this store is! This icon, of Paisios in his wool hat with the Great Schema just visible beneath his mantle, captures the essence of this great saint so beautifully. You can see the gentle good humor in his eyes. Thank you, Yianni, and everyone at Athonite!
