St. Nicholas Icon

This is a reproduction of a modern Greek icon of St. Nicholas, who was chosen to be Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, in Asia Minor.  Known for his charity and love, St. Nicholas was a staunch defender of the Faith against heresy, rebuking the heretic Arius to his face.  The patron of sailors and children, he died on December 6, 343.

This reproduction print is mounted on a wood plank as is tradtional for the Byzantine style.