
Orthodox Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea
$350 – $1200Price range: $350 through $1200
The Orthodox Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea will be meticulously handcrafted for you at the Mstyora Icons Workshop, following the sacred traditions of Russian iconography.
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Linden wood board with mortise-and-tenon joints for durability.
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Natural materials: Pavoloka (linen), chalk levkas, 23K gold leaf (960 purity) by Manetti (Italy).
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Egg tempera paints (handmade pigments on egg yolk).
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Protective lacquer for longevity.
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Hand-painted on wood by master iconographers.
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Strict adherence to the Russian Orthodox canon.
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Layered tempera application for luminous, enduring colors.
Each icon is a unique spiritual work of art, blessed by tradition and crafted with reverence.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order
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Hand-Painted Christian Wall Art of Saint Luke of Crimea
A reverently Orthodox Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea (Archbishop of Simferopol and Crimea), created with natural mineral pigments in egg tempera on a seasoned wooden panel, enriched with genuine gold leaf and dignified ornament. The saint is depicted as a holy hierarch and confessor of the 20th century, known for pastoral courage and outstanding service as a surgeon and medical professor. Canonical drawing, inscriptions, and vestments preserve the theology of Orthodox iconography while presenting his recognizable features and attributes.
Who Is Saint Luke of Crimea
Saint Luke (Valentin Felixovich Voyno‑Yasenetsky) united deep faith with scientific excellence. As a priest and later a bishop, he endured interrogations, exile, and hardships, yet continued to operate, teach, and write, offering healing and hope to countless patients. His classic works on purulent surgery and his pastoral writings reveal a heart formed by prayer, compassion, and truth. Canonized for holiness of life and miracles, he intercedes for the sick, doctors, nurses, and all who labor in the healing professions.
In icons, Saint Luke appears with a calm, resolute expression, blessing with his right hand and holding a bishop’s staff or cross with his left. The engolpion bearing the Theotokos and Christ emphasizes his episcopal dignity and filial devotion. Faithful often seek his prayers before medical procedures, during recovery, and when discerning difficult clinical decisions. He stands as a model of integrity for physicians, researchers, chaplains, and caregivers who serve the human person with reverence.
Iconographic Composition and Symbolism
This composition presents the saint frontally against a luminous gold ground—the sign of the Kingdom. The nimbus declares participation in divine life; the blessing hand and staff or cross indicate episcopal authority and pastoral mercy. The omophorion with crosses symbolizes the shepherd who bears the lost upon his shoulders. Measured ornamentation honors his sanctity without distracting from prayerful contemplation, keeping the face and hands—centers of blessing and healing—clear and prominent.
- Hierarchal Vestments: The omophorion and phelonion proclaim his episcopal service and fidelity to the apostolic tradition.
- Engolpion: The image of the Mother of God with Christ Child signifies reliance on the Theotokos’s intercession and the Christ‑centered focus of his ministry.
- Calm Gaze: A physician’s attentiveness transformed by grace; the icon invites trust, courage, and hope.
- Gold Background: The uncreated light, placing the saint beyond ordinary time and confirming his heavenly intercession.
Orthodox Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea: Materials and Technique
This Orthodox Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea follows canonical practice preserved in the Mstyora tradition—refined drawing, balanced color, and dignified ornament. Each stage is performed with care and quiet prayer so the image may serve both home and church.
- Wooden Panel: Seasoned linden or comparable hardwood lined with linen and layered with chalk gesso (levkas) to create a stable, absorbent ground.
- Gilding: Genuine gold leaf over bole, softly burnished; optional tooling for halo and margins adds rhythmic sparkle while keeping the face dominant.
- Egg Tempera: Mineral pigments tempered with egg yolk. Forms are modeled from dark sankir through mid‑tones toward luminous highlights (assists), expressing spiritual radiance rather than theatrical shadow.
- Inscriptions: Canonical tituli identify the saint precisely; lettering is clear and integrated into the composition.
- Protective Varnish: A natural protective layer preserves tempera colors and gold leaf; proper care maintains surface integrity and sheen.
Spiritual Themes and Patronage
Saint Luke’s life unites pastoral love and medical service. He defended the faith under pressure and healed the suffering without distinction. For families, medical workers, and those undergoing procedures, his icon embodies courage, discernment, and merciful steadfastness. He is also a patron for students of medicine, nurses, researchers, and hospital chaplains seeking wisdom and purity of heart in their vocation.
Before operations or challenging diagnoses, the faithful pray before this icon for steady hands for surgeons, accurate clinical judgment, and peaceful recovery. His intercession is sought for protection from fear, for patience during rehabilitation, and for thanksgiving after healing. The icon teaches that science and sanctity are not rivals but allies in the service of the human person.
Visible Details: Drawing, Color, and Ornament
- Facial Modeling: Gentle transitions form a wise, compassionate expression—neither austere nor sentimental.
- Drapery and Texture: Crisp lines articulate the omophorion and vestments; highlights accent crosses and ornaments to emphasize episcopal dignity.
- Color Harmony: Warm golds and reds balanced with cool blues and greens create a dignified palette that sustains prolonged prayer.
How the Icon Is Created (Step‑by‑Step)
- Panel preparation: Carpentry, linen application, sequential levkas coats, smoothing to a parchment‑like surface.
- Drawing: Transfer from canonical prototype; light incisions stabilize contours and guide paint layers.
- Gilding: Bole, leaf, burnishing, and optional tooling of halo and border.
- Tempera painting: From sankir to highlights; garment rhythms established; final assists articulate the luminous presence.
- Lettering and finish: Tituli added; natural protective varnish applied after proper curing.
Placement in Home and Church
Place the icon in the family prayer corner near the cross and lampada; it is especially fitting in spaces where medical care is discussed or recovery is underway. In churches and chapels, an icon of Saint Luke of Crimea may adorn hospital prayer rooms, clinic chapels, or parish analogia on his feast day. Many clergy and medical professionals keep his icon in their studies as a daily reminder to serve with competence and compassion.
Pastoral Counsel from Saint Luke
His teachings encourage perseverance in prayer, truth spoken with humility, and charity toward the suffering. The icon thus becomes a silent mentor: to seek wisdom, to combine scientific skill with reverence for life, and to offer one’s work to God. Families may use this image to teach children about mercy—visiting the sick, encouraging the discouraged, and giving thanks for every caregiver.
Why the Orthodox Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea Belongs in an Icon Corner
The presence of this Orthodox Icon of Saint Luke of Crimea sanctifies the rhythms of daily life—doctor visits, study, work, rest, and care for loved ones. Hand‑painted icons carry the prayer of the iconographer and become spiritual heirlooms that unite generations. For those who enter hospitals or face surgery, the saint’s calm blessing strengthens hearts with hope.
Sizes, Customization, and Inscriptions
Available in a range of formats for home and church. Options include dedication on the reverse, bilingual tituli, coordinated sets (for example, with Christ the Healer or the Theotokos), and specified border ornament. The workshop preserves strict canonical fidelity while accommodating pastoral needs of families, parishes, and chaplaincies.
Care and Preservation
- Environment: Keep away from direct sunlight, heaters, and excessive humidity to protect the varnish layer.
- Cleaning: Dust gently with a soft brush; avoid chemical cleaners and abrasive cloths.
- Lampadas: Maintain safe distance to prevent soot settling on the protective coating.
- Longevity: The protective varnish maintains color stability and the brilliance of gold leaf with proper care.
Mstyora Icons — Workshop Excellence
- Canonical fidelity to Orthodox prototypes and theology.
- Natural materials: Wood panel, levkas, egg tempera, genuine gold leaf.
- Refined craft: Balanced composition, gentle modeling, dignified ornament.
- Custom orders: Sizes, inscriptions, coordinated sets for home and church.
Invite the compassionate wisdom of Saint Luke of Crimea into a home prayer corner or parish—order a hand‑painted icon from the Mstyora Workshop with free worldwide shipping by post and convenient payment by Visa/Mastercard upon delivery.
Dimensions | 17x21cm (6.7×8.3 in) ,27x31cm (10.6×12.2 in) ,30x40cm (11.8×15.7 in) ,20x24cm (7.9×9.4 in) |
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Name | Luke |
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