Wood Carved Icon of Saint Mina on Horseback

Handmade woodcarved icon, depicting Saint Mina the Great Martyr on Horseback. The icon is carved on boxwood at the Holy Skete of Saint Demetrios on Mount Athos. The rich detailed carving confirms that this image is a real masterpiece, created with much patience and faith.Dimensions:H: ~ 12 cm.W: ~ 9 cm.Saint Minas came from Egypt and lived during the time of Emperor Maximianus. He joined the Roman army, and when the persecutions against the Christians began, he confronted the idolaters proclaiming that the only true God is Christ. Saint Menas celebrates on November 11th.

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