Carved Wooden Neck Amulet With Saint George – Mount Athos

Description

Carved wooden neck amulet With Saint George From Mount Athos

A wonderful wood-carved amulet from Mount Athos with a relief representation of Saint George.

It is an elegant & handy handiwork made in linden or cherry wood, by monks with great skill in wood processing. Its clasp is Silver 925 and has a leather cord. In a relatively small size so that you can wear it and feel that you always have the Grace and protection of the Saint close to you.

On the back of the amulet is written the exact name of the representation.

Agios Georgios

The popular Saint George the Great Martyr and Trophy-bearer was born around 275 AD in Cappadocia, to Christian parents. His father, in fact, died a martyr for Christ when George was ten years old.  At the age of 18 he joined the Roman army where he won over his superiors and was quickly promoted to higher positions.

When Emperor Diocletian gathered all the officials to undertake the exterminating struggle against the Christians, George, being among them, confesses that he is a Christian. Enraged, the emperor orders his beheading after cruel torture.

Saint George is considered the patron saint of the Infantry and the Army. His memory is celebrated on April 23. However, if this date falls during Lent (before Easter), then the memory of the Saint is celebrated the day after Easter (Easter Monday).

Dimensions of Carved Wooden Amulet: 4 x 3 cm.