Simeon the New Stylite Orthodox Icon
The icon of Simeon the Stylite depicts St. Simeon the Stylite (Simeon the Stolpoprestol), one of the prominent Saints of the Orthodox Church. This icon has deep spiritual significance and symbolizes several important aspects:
1. Worship: The icon of Simeon reminds the faithful of his devotion and worship of God. Simeon spent many years of his life standing on a pillar, fasting and praying, seeking spiritual perfection and striving to be closer to God. His image on the icon calls the faithful to a deep spiritual life and prayer.
2. Humility: Simeon was known for his humility and severe self-denial. He renounced the world and material goods in order to devote himself to the spiritual life. This aspect of the icon reminds believers of the importance of humility and renunciation in spiritual practice.
3- Patience and Faith: Simeon the Stolpnik stayed on his pillar for more than 30 years, waiting consciously for death. His faith and patience in waiting for God’s generosity and salvation emphasize the importance of tolerance and faith in God’s plan.
4. Role Model: The icon of Simeon the Stylite serves as a model of striving for spiritual height and deep faith. Believers can turn to this icon for inspiration for their own spiritual life and self-improvement.
The icon of Simeon the Stolpnik reminds us of the value of spiritual life, humility, faith and tolerance before God. This image helps believers to find inspiration and direction in their spiritual ascent.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of Simeon, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. The icon of Simeon is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a real 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 Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order Simeon the New Stylite 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.
