Saint Haralambos – Handmade Pyrography

Description

Handmade Pyrography of Saint Haralambos

An exceptional image created using the technique of pyrography, depicting Saint Haralambos. This particular image has been entirely handmade.

Saint Haralambos was brutally tortured and eventually martyred for Christ at the age of 113. He was a priest in Magnesia of Asia Minor and is estimated to have been born in 89 AD. According to historical records, he was arrested by the governor Lucian during the persecution of Christians initiated by Emperor Septimius Severus.

He endured severe torture, but no one could persuade him to deny his faith. Ultimately, he was beheaded at the age of 113 (202 AD). His memory is celebrated on February 10th by the Church, which honors him with the title Hieromartyr. On the same day, Saints Porphyrios and Baptos are also celebrated—two of the soldiers who were ordered to torture him, and who, witnessing his martyrdom, converted to Christianity.

Pyrography: Characteristics

Pyrography is an art that attracts many creators due to the stunning results that can be achieved. It is a painting technique where the two primordial elements of Nature, wood and fire, are used. With patience and attention to detail, monks create pyrography images, paying close attention to every mistake as it cannot be corrected like pencil drawings.

This particular image combines the art of engraving with pyrography, resulting in an excellent relief effect.

The image is available upon request.