Dionysius the Areopagite Orthodox Icon

Dionysius the Areopagite Orthodox Icon

The hand-painted icon of St. Dionysius, also known as Dionysius the Areopagite or Dionysius of Athens, represents the holy martyr and disciple of the Apostle Paul, who was one of the foremost Christian thinkers and theologians of early Christianity. St. Dionysius lived in the first century and preached Christianity in Athens, where he was a bishop.
On an icon of St. Dionysius, he is usually depicted in episcopal garb with a bishop’s mitre on his head and a bishop’s baton in his hand. He is often depicted with an open book, symbolizing his theological writing and spiritual direction. In some depictions, St. Dionysius holds a globe, reflecting his universal teachings and influence on the Christian tradition.
St. Dionysius the Areopagite is known for his writings on theology, mysticism, and the spiritual life. His letters and treatises on theology and spiritual perfection were widely circulated and had a significant influence on the development of Orthodox doctrine and spirituality.
The icon of St. Dionysius is often used for prayerful worship and spiritual support. Believers turn to this icon with requests for spiritual enlightenment, guidance on the path to God and help in studying theological issues. The iconography of St. Dionysius embodies his teaching and spiritual guidance, becoming an important symbol for Orthodox believers seeking a deeper understanding of faith and spiritual life.

In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of St. Dionisy, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade icon of St. Dionisius is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a true work of art, which 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 icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Order Dionysius the Areopagite 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.