Saint Venerable of Antioch Simeon Stylites. Wooden orthodox icon.
This Orthodox icon honors Saint Simeon Stylites, one of the most extraordinary ascetics in Christian history and the founder of stylitism — the monastic feat of living upon a pillar in unceasing prayer.
Saint Simeon was born near Antioch in the mid-4th century to a humble family. At a young age, after hearing the Beatitudes in church, he was filled with a burning desire for holiness. Seeking God’s guidance, he devoted himself to fasting, prayer, and obedience in a nearby monastery, but soon withdrew into the Syrian desert for even greater spiritual effort.
There, Saint Simeon embraced the unprecedented ascetic labor of dwelling atop a pillar (stylos), standing day and night like a living flame before God. Enduring rain, heat, and bitter cold, he prayed unceasingly and nourished himself with only soaked wheat and water. His astonishing spiritual strength became known across the world—from Arabia and Persia to Italy and Britain. Many pagans who came only to look upon him returned home baptized, moved by the saint’s words and quiet power.
Gifted with the grace of healing and prophecy, Saint Simeon counseled emperors, encouraged the faithful, and defended the Orthodox faith against heresies. His guidance inspired Emperor Marcian to convene the Fourth Ecumenical Council in Chalcedon (451), which affirmed the truth of Christ’s two natures—divine and human.
Saint Simeon lived more than one hundred years and reposed in 459 during prayer. The Church glorifies him as “an earthly angel and a heavenly man, a radiant light for the whole world.”
This icon is a tribute to his unshakable faith, his ascetic glory, and his profound love for God. It is a meaningful addition to any prayer corner and a powerful reminder of perseverance and spiritual courage.
🖼 Product Features
• Printed on durable MDF wood panel
• Mineral pigment inks for long-lasting color
• Sealed with protective beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — includes mounted metal hook
• Handmade by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Lightweight yet solid: board thickness is 1.6 cm (0.6")
📏 Available Sizes
• 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect for
• Orthodox Christian gifts
• Spiritual housewarming gifts
• Prayer corners and devotional altars
• Baptisms, name days, and feast days
🌍 Ships worldwide with secure packaging
Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
