"Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous" - Bead embroidery pattern of icon

Bead embroidery pattern of icon "Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous"

The icon of St. Spyridon of Trimython depicts one of the most venerated saints in the Orthodox tradition. St. Spyridon was the bishop of Trimython (a city in Cyprus) in the fourth century and is known for his righteousness, miracles, and devotion to God. He is especially famous for his modesty, as well as for being a great miracle worker and defender of the Orthodox faith. Icon description: In the icon of St. Spyridon of Trimython, he is usually depicted in bishop's vestments, often with a mitre on his head and a cross in his hand. His face expresses calmness and spiritual depth, emphasizing his holiness and divine grace. Sometimes the icon shows an image of a miracle that happened through the saint or scenes related to his life.

Symbolism: Spyridon is depicted as a bishop, which symbolizes his important role in the Church. He often holds a book of the Gospel or a cross, indicating his preaching ministry and spiritual leadership. The icon may also contain symbols of miracles that the saint performed during his lifetime, such as healing the sick or defending the faith in Christ.

History: St. Spyridon of Trimython was born in Cyprus into a poor family and lived during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great. He was elected bishop of Trimython and took an active part in important church events, such as the First Council of Nicaea, where he opposed the heresy of Arianism. Spyridon is known for numerous miracles, including one of the most famous when, in order to demonstrate the unity of God in the Trinity, he took a stone and broke it into three pieces.

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.