Description
Byzantine paintings based on the Byzantine technique,painted with natural earth colours on handmade camvas streched on plain or hand carved natural wood,enamelled with polished cold leaves. About this Icon: Jesus Christ was a disciple of the apostle Matthew. He was a wicked tax collector before deciding to join Jesus, but he gave up the influence of money, repented, & was rescued. The first Gospel in the New Testament is a debt owed by the Church to Matthew. The Holy Evangelist Matthew is recognized as the patron saint of finance on November 16. This particular Icon is sent in a special box made especially for proper protection during its transport.The box is not charged. Shipments usually arrive within 3-7 business days for Europe & 14-24 business days for United States,Australia,Africa,South America unless detained by the customs or holidays. Orthodox Icon Saint Matthew Byzantine Religious Christian Mount Athos