{"product_id":"saint-alexandros","title":"Saint Alexander","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eSaint Alexander \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis icon depicts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Alexander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshown in the traditional Byzantine style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Alexander is presented frontally, holding a richly decorated Gospel book in his left hand while raising his right hand in a gesture of blessing, symbolizing his role as a shepherd of the Church and defender of the Christian faith. His calm and wise expression reflects spiritual authority, humility, and devotion to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saint is portrayed wearing episcopal vestments adorned with the traditional omophorion, emphasizing his sacred office as a bishop and teacher of the Church. His white hair and long beard symbolize wisdom, holiness, and a life dedicated to prayer and service. The halo surrounding his head signifies his sanctity and participation in divine grace, while the harmonious colors and refined lines follow the timeless artistic tradition of Byzantine iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is covered with genuine 24-karat gold leaf, carefully applied by hand. The gold used is real 24K gold. The pigments are specially prepared traditional mixtures, following the methods used in historic iconography. These materials make the icon highly durable and resistant, allowing it to be preserved for hundreds of years, as seen in surviving ancient icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon is authentic and handmade by skilled iconographers. Every stage of the process is completed by hand. The wooden panel is specially selected and carved by an expert woodcarver, ensuring stability and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_5520b85628c03fc3\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Carved wood panel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct Code: 0326\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOLYICON.GR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56542720983388,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7622\/5116\/files\/DSC06042.png?v=1769165251","url":"https:\/\/holyicon.shop\/products\/saint-alexandros","provider":"HOLYICON.GR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}