Basil the Great Orthodox Icon
The hand-painted icon depicts St. Basil the Great, one of the most important fathers and teachers of the Orthodox Church. St. Basil the Great was an early Christian theologian, bishop of Caesarea of Cappadocia and one of the “Three Cappadocian Fathers” (along with Gregory of Nyssa and Gregory the Theologian), whose writings and teachings had a significant influence on the formation of Christian doctrine.
St. Basil is considered one of the most learned and scholarly saints in the history of Christianity. His icon reminds the faithful of the importance of doctrine and deep spiritual intellectuality in the Christian faith. Basil the Great actively fought heretics and their teachings in his time. The icon of St. Basil reminds the faithful of the importance of standing up for correct faith and doctrine.
St. Basil the Great was known for his pastoral duties and concern for the spiritual welfare of his parishioners. The icon of the Saint emphasizes his role as a spiritual leader and shepherd.
St. Basil is also famous for his charitable works, especially in helping the poor and sick. The icon reminds us of the importance of charity and care for the needy.
The icon of St. Basil the Great serves not only as an object of worship, but also as a model of spiritual and mental wisdom, as well as a call to adhere to the Orthodox faith and care for one’s neighbors.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of St. Basil, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade icon of St. Basil is an expression of spiritual elevation and faith and a true work of art that will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon production, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting are performed by professional masters and painters of iconography with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All icons of the Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order the painting of Basil the Great Orthodox Icon in the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons”, Mstyora, Vladimir region, where icons have been painted since 1628.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order.
We accept orders for measurement icons, analoy icons, church icons, and icons for iconostasis.
