Saint Anthony of Rome orthodox icon

Saint Anthony of Rome orthodox icon

Saint Anthony the Roman is one of the most extraordinary and least-depicted saints of the Orthodox tradition, a monastic founder whose life reads like a parable of divine providence. Born in Rome in the 11th century and orphaned young, he gave away his inheritance to the poor, keeping only a small wooden barrel that he entrusted to the sea before withdrawing into a life of prayer.

Fleeing the persecution of Orthodox Christians in the Latin West, Anthony found a bare rock on a desolate seashore and lived there for an entire year in fasting and unceasing prayer. Then, in a moment that has become one of the most beloved wonders of Novgorodian hagiography, a violent storm tore the rock from the shore and carried it — with Anthony still upon it — across the sea to the banks of the Volkhov River, arriving near Novgorod on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. On that very spot, he founded the monastery that would become the Novgorod Anthony Monastery. Soon after, local fishermen drew in the very same barrel he had once released into the sea, its contents intact, allowing Anthony to purchase land for his new community.

Throughout his life, Saint Anthony cared tirelessly for the poor, for orphans, and for widows. He is venerated today as a patron of travelers and seafarers, and the faithful turn to him in prayer for success in learning foreign languages and for help in finding a home.

A wonderful gift for anyone setting out on a journey, moving to a new place, learning a new language, or simply drawn to a saint whose story feels like a miracle — this icon brings into the home the quiet protection of a wanderer who found rest by the will of God alone.

🖼 Product Features

Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.

• Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
• Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
• Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
• Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
• Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal

📏 Available Sizes

• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)

🎁 Perfect For

• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts
• Housewarming and family blessings
• Prayer corners and devotional spaces
• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days

🌍 Worldwide Delivery

Securely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.

✨ Crafted with Tradition

Each icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.