Saint Hermione unmercermenary physician orthodox byzantine art of Greece mini name day confirmation gift

Saint Hermione a martyr and an un-mercermenary a female physician. The icon is painted on a small canvas measuring 8x10cm

Copper gold is covering the background and a special dye is applied the characteristic patina that gives the icon an antique look

Our mini icons are created according to the egg tempera technique of the byzantine iconography. All of our materials are based in tradition and interact with their environment producing a spiritual artefact that will last for generations ageing gracefully through time.

Finally the icon comes tenderly protected in its individual handmade felt bag, together with some instructions how to care for it, a little sachet of herbs from our garden in Crete -and our typical icon favours - Perfect for a personal gift.