Orthodox icon | Saint Great Martyr Panteleimon | 24414
SKU:
- Typ: Russian icon
- Age: 19th century
- Size: 35.5 x 30.5 cm | 14 x 12 in
Description
Orthodox icon | Saint Great Martyr Panteleimon | 24414.
This icon:
The Icon portrays Saint Panteleimon as a doctor, holding a medicine box and ointment spatula. These items showcase his healing abilities. Above him, on the left, is the Mandylion. This revered Christ image is believed to be divine, hailing from the city of Edessa.
It serves as a sacred symbol of divine revelation. These elements together underscore Saint Panteleimon’s commitment to medicine and deep faith in Christ, bringing comfort and hope to those in need.
About Saint Great Martyr Panteleimon:
People commemorate Saint Panteleimon, also recognized as Pantaleon, on July 27th. He is widely revered for his roles as a doctor, martyr, and a Helper in Need. His birth occurred in Nicomedia, which is today’s İzmit in Turkey, near the close of the 3rd century.
From a young age, he demonstrated extraordinary healing abilities when he encountered a lifeless child bitten by a snake on the street. Uttering the name of Jesus, he miraculously restored the child to life, revealing his innate gift of healing.
Under the tutelage of the imperial physician Euphrosynus, Panteleimon received comprehensive training in the art of medicine.
In addition to his medical practice, Panteleimon embraced the Christian faith under the guidance and baptism of the priest Hermolaus. Given his exceptional skills, Emperor Diocletian designated him as his personal physician. However, once Panteleimon’s Christian loyalty came to light, the emperor, feeling betrayed, condemned him to a death sentence by the sword.
Faced with his impending execution, Panteleimon prayed earnestly for the welfare of all people. In response to his heartfelt prayer, a heavenly voice announced, “Henceforth, you shall serve as a refuge for the desperate, a support for the afflicted, a healer for the sick, and a terror to demons.
As such, you shall no longer bear the name Pantoléon but Panteléimon!” (Greek: “Merciful”). This divine proclamation conferred upon him a new name, symbolizing his mission to provide mercy and assistance to those in need.
The veneration of Saint Panteleimon:
Saint Panteleimon’s veneration dates back to the 4th century, with Theodoret of Kyrrhos first documenting it around 440. His tale of martyrdom gained prominence over time, with early narratives appearing in Greek in the 5th or 6th century. The Eastern Church honors him as a Great Martyr and a Holy Doctor.
In 550, Emperor Justinian I commissioned a church in Constantinople in his honor. Over the years, people have esteemed him as the patron saint of healthcare workers, signifying his role in healing and wellness.