Icon - Saint Phanourios - Wood - Hand painted - 16 x 22 cm

An icon of Saint Phanourios, hand-painted on wood. This icon is based on an authentic 14th-century original discovered among the ruins of an ancient church on the island of Rhodes. The composition follows the canons of Orthodox iconography, combining the image of the warrior-martyr with detailed scenes depicting his suffering for the faith.
Below is a detailed description of the elements that comprise a classic icon of this saint:

Central Figure

• Appearance and Age: At the center of the icon, the Holy Great Martyr Phanourios is depicted as a handsome young man or youth in the prime of his life (according to tradition, he perished at around the age of 19). His face radiates spiritual tranquility, humility, and steadfastness in the face of trials.
• Attire and Armor: He is dressed in traditional Roman military armor (chainmail, a breastplate, and a cloak), which underscores his status as a warrior of Christ.
• Attributes: With his right hand, the saint offers a blessing, while in his hand, he holds a lit candle. The candle carries deep symbolic meaning—it represents the Divine Light and corresponds to his name (derived from the Greek *phaino*—to reveal, manifest, or illuminate).

• Background: Traditionally, the background of the original icon is gold or rendered in deep earthy and ochre tones, symbolizing the Kingdom of Heaven.