Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia Wood-carved Icon

Handmade woodcarved icon, depicting Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia. The icon is carved on boxwood by the fathers at the Holy Skete of Saint Demetrios on Mount Athos. The vine, a symbol of the Orthodox faith, is carved around the perimeter. The rich and detailed carving decoration confirms that this icon is a real masterpiece, created with much patience and faith.
Dimensions:
H: ~ 7.5 cm.
W: ~ 5.5 cm.

Born in a poor family in Evia, Saint Porphyrios at the age of 12 went to Mount Athos. At the age of 14 he became a monk, and a little later God gave him clairvoyance. At 26 he was ordained a priest at monastery of Saint Charalambos Kymis. He passed away in 1991 on Mount Athos. Saint Porphyrios celebrates on 2 December.