Saint Anthony the Great of Egypt, Father of All Monks. Wooden orthodox icon.

Saint Anthony the Great or Father of All Monks. Wooden orthodox icon. Anthony of Egypt, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite.

St. Anthony, known as the "Father" of all monks, was a devout follower of Jesus who dedicated his life to poverty and solitude. Selling all his possessions and giving the proceeds to the poor, he retreated to the desert, living a humble and unassuming life. Despite having no prestigious titles or positions, his profound wisdom earned him great respect. He even participated in the Synod of Nicea and his passionate defense of Orthodox doctrine played a key role in the decline of Arianism. Wishing to avoid any veneration of his body, St. Anthony instructed his disciples to bury him in an undisclosed location. His teachings and monastic rules have since served as a foundation for numerous monasteries.

The icon is made by printing on a wooden board. Paints are mineral, do not fade with time. The thickness of the board is 2 cm. The board is covered with primer by hand. The image is covered with wax. Each icon has a metal mount on the back side so that you can hang the icon on the wall.

You can buy the icon in three sizes:

• 13 х 10 centimeters (5,1 x 3,9 inches)
• 19 х 15 centimeters (7,5 x 5,9 inches)
• 26 х 20 centimeters (10,2 x 7,9 inches)

Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen. You can read more about the technology here.

We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.