Saint Nikanor – Handmade Engraved Silk-Screen Icon on Gold-Leaf Canvas
A truly distinctive work of craftsmanship, this handmade engraved silk-screen icon of Saint Nikanor is beautifully printed on a gold-leaf canvas, combining traditional religious artistry with exceptional attention to detail.
Each icon is accompanied on the reverse by a Certificate of Authenticity, sealed with traditional sealing wax, confirming its authenticity and unique character.
The icon features a specially designed opening on the back, allowing it to be easily hung on a wall.
15 × 19 cm & 18.5 × 25 cm
These sizes feature a wooden stand, allowing the icon to be elegantly displayed on any flat surface.
28 × 38 cm
This larger size features a leather hanging cord for effortless wall display. It also comes presented in a luxury gift box, making it an exceptional choice for weddings, religious offerings, or a meaningful and memorable gift.
Saint Nikanor of Mount Kalistratos (Zavorda)
Saint Nikanor was born in Thessaloniki at the end of the 15th century. From a young age, he showed deep love for God and a strong desire to dedicate his life to prayer and spiritual struggle. After the death of his parents, he distributed his inheritance to the poor and withdrew to Mount Kalistratos (later called Mount Nikanor), near Siatista in Macedonia.
There, he lived a life of strict fasting, prayer, and silence, devoting himself entirely to God. Through his purity and faith, Saint Nikanor received the grace of the Holy Spirit and became known for his miracles and spiritual insight. He founded the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior (Zavorda Monastery), gathering around him disciples and monks whom he guided in humility, obedience, and love.
His life was filled with compassion and miracles, and even after his repose, many faithful have received healing and help through his prayers. Saint Nikanor fell asleep in peace in 1519 AD, and the Orthodox Church commemorates his memory on August 7th each year.
Apolytikion of Saint Nikanor
Loving the life of asceticism,
you withdrew to Mount Kalistratos,
and cleaving wholly unto God,
you shone forth, O Nikanor, as a river of wonders.
Therefore we cry to you:
Rejoice, our Father,
mirror of virtue and glory of monks.
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