Small Wood Carved Engolpion with Saint Paisios

A small handmade, wood carved engolpion that depicts Saint Paisios. This art craft with excellent details is sculptured on boxwood and is made at the Holy Scete of Saint Demetrios in Mount Athos. Dimensions: H: 3.5 cm. W: 2.5 cm.

Saint Paisios was born in Pharassa, Cappadocia, he was baptized Christian and moved in Greece. From early childhood he had a desire to become a monk. He worked as a carpenter and served in the army as a radio broadcaster. He lived in Mount Athos in 1949, where he eventually passed away on July 12, 1994. Saint Paisios celebrates on July 12th.

From Mount Athos. Ships from Greece within 5 business days, with US duties and taxes prepaid.