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The Life of the True Monk
It's a wall hung piece, very detailed and colorful byzantine style icon. The icon image is high quality print byzantine style. The icon is made with true iconography colors and it is a copy of a Byzantine icon.
 
Material: 
9x6.5cm / 3.5x2.5in
20x15cm / 7.9x6in 
20x27cm / 7.9x10.6in
28x38 cm / 11x15in
 
Icons Layer: 
 
High quality print reproduction.
 
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The Life of the True Monk

€4.98Price
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  • Every icon is crafted after your order and the preparation procedure takes about 4-20 business days. Items will be shipped by registered mail. We shipping worldwide. Shipping time: 10-40 days. Custom fees, VAX, Tax or any delay with the country regulation would be the buyer responsibility.
     

  • This Orthodox didactic icon represents the spiritual struggle of a monk and, symbolically, the struggle of every Christian.

    • At the center stands the monk, representing the person who has dedicated his life to God.

    • Demons surround him and try to pull him with ropes, symbolizing temptations, passions, and sins.

    • Angels help and protect him, holding scrolls with spiritual teachings and virtues.

    • Christ appears above, blessing and strengthening the monk in his spiritual battle.

    • On the sides there are scenes that show the consequences of sin and the reward of righteousness.

    Spiritual Message

    The icon teaches that the Christian life—especially the monastic life—is a constant spiritual warfare:

    • Demons try to lead the soul to sin.

    • Angels help those who struggle with prayer, humility, fasting, and repentance.

    • Victory comes through faith, perseverance, and God's grace.

    Sometimes this icon is also referred to as:

    • “The Spiritual Struggle of the Monk”

    • “The Path of the Monk”

    • “The Warfare of the Monk”

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