Description

Lithograph with Saint Orestes

Saint Orestes was from Tyana in Cappadocia, and some hagiographical sources mention that he was a doctor.

During the persecution of Diocletian (around 289 AD), he was forced by the governor Maximus to renounce Jesus. Despite the pressure he faced, they were unable to convince him to embrace idol worship. He was stripped and whipped as punishment. Afterwards, he was thrown into prison for seven days.

After the seventh day, he was taken to a pagan temple to offer sacrifices and pray. However, Saint Orestes boldly responded to Maximus, declaring that he was a loyal subject in matters of earthly things. But beyond that, it was impossible for him to acknowledge anyone other than the one true God.

At this, Maximus ordered his ankles to be pierced with an iron chain, which was then tied to a wild horse. The horse was set loose, and began a frenzied gallop, dragging the Saint behind it, only stopping after covering a distance of twenty kilometers. In this martyrdom, Saint Orestes gave up his spirit to the Lord.

The Church honors his memory on November 10th.

Lithograph: Characteristics

Using a lithographed copy of Byzantine art, the iconographer monk created this work following the traditional method of artificial aging, as taught to him on Mount Athos. In the four corners, the image is adorned with a gold finish, placed between the carvings of the artificial aging.

The icon is available upon request.