Slava icon St. Alypius The Stylite 41x33

Features:

• The icon of Saint Alypius is in the frame
• Dimensions: 41x33 cm
• It contains a certificate 
• 24 carat gold plating of metal parts
• The icons are not sanctified!

According to Christianity, the icon should be kept on the east wall of the house!

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Saint Alypius Stolpnik is a Christian ascetic (one who renounces bodily pleasures for religious reasons) from the 7th century.

On December 9, the Serbian Orthodox Church and believers celebrate the Venerable Alimpij Stolpnik. Although he is not marked with a red letter in the calendar, this saint is highly respected by the Serbian people, and according to some data, he is in fifteenth place among the Serbs in terms of the number of priests. It is most often celebrated in Podrinje as a baptism.

Serbs believe that St. Olympias overcame the plague, stopped leprosy, warded off unhealthy winds and performed various other miracles. It is celebrated by herdsmen, so on his day, draft cattle are not harnessed. One goes to church early so that everything will be healthy in the coming year.

Although he was loved by everyone, he always gravitated towards a solitary lifestyle.

As the desire to live a solitary life prevailed, he retired to a Greek cemetery from which people fled because of the belief in demonic apparitions. There he settled on a pillar (pillar), having previously removed the pagan symbols and erected a cross. He spent most of his life on the pillar in cold and heat, fasting and praying (according to Christian tradition, about 53 years). This is why he was called a steeplechase and remained consistent despite the temptations and ridicule of people.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that an icon is cached?
This means that the motif is glued to a solid base to make the icon more stable and long-lasting.

Why do Orthodox icons have a Byzantine look?
Byzantine icon painting represents the traditional style of Orthodox icons and emphasizes their spiritual significance.

For what occasions are classic icons suitable?
Classic festive icons are ideal for family celebrations, gifts and home decoration.

Do the icons have gold details?
Yes, the halos are done in 24 carat metal gilding.