Orthodox Icon Saint Matthew

Orthodox Icon Saint Matthew

The Orthodox Icon of Saint Matthew is lovingly crafted in natural poplar wood. Its technique is lithography, while the wood is carved with a wavy outline that gives a modern touch to the icon.

Its embossed representation makes it a unique piece which requires high craftsmanship to be made. Its special design manages to combine traditional and modern elements, making it the most loved icon design in the customers preferences!

It is manufactured in Greece by experienced craftsmen and is produced in 4 dimensions in order to cover every need. Finally, it is worth noting that it has been specially treated and varnished to have maximum resistance to time and damage.

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Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist

The Apostle and Evangelist Matthew or Levi, is one of the apostles, a disciple of Jesus Christ. He came from Galilee and worked as a tax collector. One day when Jesus was passing through Capernaum, he saw him and knowing his inner soul asked him to follow Him. Matthew left his job without a second thought and has been by His side ever since. And not only did he leave the sinful for that time profession of tax collector, but he also gladly hosted Jesus in his home.Many publicans and other sinful people also came there, with whom Jesus ate and talked. The Pharisees, however, who had a guilty conscience, when they saw this action of the Lord, immediately accused him of consorting with publicans and sinners. Jesus heard it and said the wonderful words: "I did not come to call those who think themselves righteous, but I came to call sinners to repent and be saved."

The journey of the Apostle Matthew was long since he preached for twelve years after Pentecost in Palestine and then he preached to other nations for the spread of Christianity. Our church owes to Matthew the first Gospel in the New Testament, written in 64 AD. According to tradition, Matthew also preached the Gospel in Ethiopia, where he died a martyr's death.

Orthodox Church celebrates his memory on November 16

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Orthodox Icon Saint Matthew