Wood Carved Engolpion with Saint Seraphim of Sarov

Hand carved encolpion on boxwood, which is inserted in a walnut wood frame, depicting Saint Seraphim of Sarov. This monastic handwork is made by the monks at the Holy Skete of Saint Demetrios on Mount Athos.Dimensions:H: 5 cm.W: 3 cm. Saint Seraphim of Sarov was born in Kursk, Russia in 1759. At a young age he went to the Sarov desert to live an ascetic life. He was ordained a deacon and later a priest. He became known for his spiritual admonitions and miracles. Saint Seraphim of Sarov celebrates on January 2nd.

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