Saint Panteleimon the Healer Hand-Painted Icon

Saint Panteleimon the Healer Hand-Painted Icon is a hand-painted Orthodox icon of Saint Panteleimon, the Great Martyr and Unmercenary Healer. For centuries, Orthodox Christians have turned to Saint Panteleimon in prayer for healing, consolation in illness, help during treatment, and strength of faith in difficult times.

Iconography of Saint Panteleimon

In this icon, Saint Panteleimon is shown as a young healer with a calm and compassionate face. He holds a medical spoon or instrument and a medicine casket, the traditional signs of his service to the sick. The golden halo, warm background, and recessed kovcheg give the image a solemn and prayerful character.

The red and green garments, fine highlights, and careful facial painting reflect the dignity of the saint as both healer and martyr. The image is intended for veneration and prayer, not as a printed decoration or souvenir.

Life of the Great Martyr and Healer

Saint Panteleimon was born in Nicomedia at the end of the third century. Before baptism, he was named Pantoleon. His mother was a Christian, and his father was a pagan of noble standing. As a young man, he studied medicine under the physician Euphrosynus and became known for his learning and skill.

After meeting the priest Hermolaus, the young physician came to faith in Christ. A miracle strengthened his conversion: through prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, he restored a child who had died from a serpent bite. After baptism he received the name Panteleimon, meaning all-merciful.

Saint Panteleimon treated the sick without payment and helped the poor, prisoners, and suffering. His mercy and miracles brought many people to Christ. During persecution, he endured torture and accepted martyrdom, remaining faithful to the Lord.

Prayerful Meaning

Orthodox Christians pray before the icon of Saint Panteleimon for healing of illness, strengthening of faith, patience in suffering, and help for doctors and medical workers. The icon is especially meaningful for homes, hospital chapels, parish prayer spaces, and families caring for someone who is ill.

It can also be given as a gift to a physician, nurse, medical student, or anyone named Panteleimon. The image reminds the faithful that true healing comes from God, and that mercy toward the suffering is a Christian duty.

Materials and Technique

The icon is painted by hand on a linden wood board with splines. The board is prepared with a kovcheg, pavoloka, and chalk levkas. The painting is made in egg tempera, with 23K gold leaf used for the gilded elements, and the surface is finished with protective varnish.

The standard size is 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in). Larger and iconostasis sizes can be made by individual agreement. Free international shipping is included, with payment after receiving the icon.

Icon Characteristics

Name	Saint Panteleimon the Healer Hand-Painted Icon
Saint	Saint Panteleimon, Great Martyr and Unmercenary Healer
Visible details	Medical spoon or instrument, medicine casket, golden halo
Size	27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in)
Board	Linden wood board with splines and kovcheg
Ground	Pavoloka and chalk levkas
Painting	Egg tempera, 23K gold leaf, protective varnish
Use	Home prayer, healing prayer, hospital chapel, Orthodox gift
Shipping	Free international shipping; payment after receiving

Questions and Answers

Who is shown on this icon?

This icon depicts Saint Panteleimon, the Great Martyr and Unmercenary Healer, venerated in the Orthodox Church as a helper of the sick and a patron of physicians.

What is Saint Panteleimon holding in this icon?

He is shown with a medical spoon or instrument and a medicine casket, traditional symbols of healing, compassion, and service without payment.

Why is Saint Panteleimon called the Healer?

Saint Panteleimon was trained as a physician and became known for healing the sick through prayer, mercy, and faith in Christ.

What can Orthodox Christians pray for before this icon?

Believers pray for healing of bodily and spiritual illnesses, strength during treatment, help for doctors, and comfort for those who suffer.

Is this icon suitable for a home icon corner?

Yes. It is suitable for a home icon corner, a hospital chapel, a medical office, a parish setting, or a personal prayer space.

What materials are used for this icon?

The icon is painted on a linden wood board with splines, kovcheg, pavoloka, chalk levkas, egg tempera, 23K gold leaf, and protective varnish.

Does this icon have a kovcheg?

Yes. The icon board includes a kovcheg, the recessed central field traditionally used in Orthodox icon painting.

What is the size of this icon?

The standard size is 27×31 cm (10.6×12.2 in). Larger and iconostasis sizes can be discussed individually.

Is this a good Orthodox gift?

Yes. It is a meaningful gift for someone named Panteleimon, for a doctor or nurse, or for a person praying for healing and spiritual support.

How is shipping and payment arranged?

Free international shipping is included. Payment is made after receiving the icon, according to the workshop ordering terms.