The Icon of Saint Basil the Great

Saint Basil - one of the three great Cappadocian saints who lived in 4 century, and is renowned for its special role in the church’s teaching. Saint Basil the Great from a young age brought up in Christian piety. From his youth he accumbens teaching and was one of the most educated men of his time. They were composed liturgy, which still is used in the liturgy of the Orthodox Church. As a wise mentor of Saint Basil he inspired especially teachers and missionaries. Basil the Great in Russia always enjoyed eagerly worship along with Saint Nicholas.

This Icon of Saint Basil is nominal. The saint is depicted on the belt. In his left hand he holds the Scriptures - a symbol of teaching, education, the right hand delivers his episcopal blessing. Icon is painted in the style of old Russian painting of the 15th century with all the canonical rules.
The Icon of Saint Basil the Great is a good gift for teachers, School and every orthodox Christian, and especially those who are bearing the name of this great saint.