{"product_id":"saint-minas-1","title":"Saint Menas","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eSaint Menas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 Menas\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as Saint Minas the Great Martyr, shown in the traditional Byzantine style. Saint Minas is portrayed as a noble and courageous soldier saint, clothed in military garments that symbolize his strength in faith and unwavering devotion to Christ. In this icon, he is shown carrying his own severed head upon a platter, emphasizing reverence for martyrdom and the victory of spiritual truth over earthly suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis calm yet determined expression reflects steadfast faith, sacrifice, and divine protection. The halo surrounding his head signifies his sanctity and martyrdom, while the vivid red garments symbolize courage, sacrifice, and spiritual victory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aged and distressed appearance of the background follows the aesthetic of ancient Byzantine icons, evoking the timeless spiritual tradition preserved throughout centuries of Orthodox Christian art.\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=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_3453cd020fd95627\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Flat wood panel with trims\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 93 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 45 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct Code: 0484\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HOLYICON.GR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56543455314268,"sku":null,"price":4150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7622\/5116\/files\/DSC06163_6a159038-5769-4409-9816-fb044d1fe00d.png?v=1769172157","url":"https:\/\/holyicon.shop\/products\/saint-minas-1","provider":"HOLYICON.GR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}