Saint Judas Thaddeus – Engraved Lithograph – Mount Athos

Description

Engraved Lithograph with Saint Judas Thaddeus

The Apostle Judas Thaddeus was a highly educated Jew from Edessa. When he went up to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, he heard the sermon of John the Baptist, and seeing his angelic life, he was so impressed that he sought and was baptized by him.

But then, when he heard the teaching and saw the miracles of our Lord Jesus Christ, he became His disciple and followed Him until the saving Passion. After the Ascension of the Lord, he returned to his homeland. There he cleansed the toparch Avgaros of leprosy and then baptized him as a Christian. He taught the gospel by illuminating with the word of truth and baptizing many. He founded many churches in the cities of Syria. In Beirut he peacefully surrendered his spirit.

His memory is celebrated on August 21.

Engraved Lithography: Features

The work is crafted entirely by hand, without machinery, in carved natural wood. It is the work of hagiographer Athanasios, a student of the Athonite Ecclesiastical Academy, who remains faithful to Byzantine art as he was taught it on Mount Athos. His works are covered with pure beeswax so that they remain unchanged over time.

In this particular icon, the hagiographer monk used the technique of lithography to create a work of unique beauty. Specifically, using a lithographed copy of Byzantine art, the monk created this work following the traditional method of artificial aging, as taught in the hagiography workshops of the Athonite State. In fact, the artificial aging of hagiography is handmade, a process to which the monks of Mount Athos pay particular attention.

As the image is handmade and the wood is processed entirely by hand, there may be slight variations in the dimensions of each image.

Image available upon request.

Origin: Mount Athos