"Saint Basil the Great" - Bead embroidery pattern of icon

Bead embroidery pattern of icon "Saint Basil the Great"

St. Basil the Great is one of the most important saints of the Orthodox Church, an outstanding theologian, and Archbishop of Caesarea Cappadocia. He was born in 330 into a family of pious Christians and is one of the three great Cappadocian Fathers, along with Gregory the Theologian and Gregory of Nyssa. St. Basil the Great made a huge contribution to the development of Christian theology and monastic life. The icon of St. Basil the Great usually depicts him as an elder with a pious expression, wearing bishop's vestments, holding a patriarchal cross or the Gospel. His image often has special features that emphasize his great intellect and spiritual depth: icons often show him with a stern but kind expression. St. Basil the Great is known for his role in establishing the foundations of monastic life in the East, so in some icons he is depicted in the context of prayer or performing a service, emphasizing his spiritual practice. His face is often surrounded by an aura of holiness, symbolizing his sanctity and closeness to God. In association with other great saints, he may also be depicted together with other Church Fathers, such as St. Gregory the Theologian or St. John Chrysostom, with whom he shared great theological merit. Icons of St. Basil the Great are often painted in a traditional style, with bright colors and exquisite details. He is a saint who is the patron saint and spiritual guide for many Christians, especially monks and theologians.

Size: А5.
This seed bead pattern for embroidery includes a fabric with stamped pattern on it.
It designed for czech seed beads PRECIOSA № 10.
The image on fabric shows the colors and number of beads.