Silver icon with Saint Blaise. Handmade silver icon on natural wood, made with 925ο silver with local 22K gold plating. The natural wood used for the synthesis of the icon is beech (fagus) from Mount Athos, a wood that is receptive to aging techniques that give the appearance of vintage to the wood, without altering the depicted image.
The depictions of faces, hands, halos or other representations are depicted in excellent quality and clarity silkscreen with "vivid" colors. The silver frame of the icon is held by nails to resemble the original icons. On the back side, the icon has a small metal ring made of horseshoe nails so that it can be hung.
A Brief Life of Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise was a physician who cared for those in need without asking for payment for his services. He lived in Asia Minor and later became the Bishop of Sebaste. He had a deep love for God and for others. According to tradition, he also cared for the wild animals that came near the cave where he lived and prayed. During the persecutions of Christians, Saint Blaise was arrested and tortured because he refused to renounce his faith. He remained faithful to Christ until the end of his life and is therefore honoured as a martyr of the Church. His feast day is celebrated on February 11.
