Silver icon with Saint Barnabas. 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 Barnabas
The Apostle Barnabas came from Cyprus and lived during the early years of Christianity. He was one of the close companions of the Apostle Paul and travelled to various places to share the teachings of Christ with others. He was known for his strong faith and his dedication to spreading the message of the Gospel. When he returned to Cyprus, he faced persecution because of his Christian faith. According to tradition, he was stoned to death and his body was later burned. The Apostle Mark took care of his remains. It is also said that a copy of the Gospel of Matthew, which Barnabas himself had written, was buried with him. The feast of Saint Barnabas is celebrated on June 11.
