St. Nestor the Martyr (2) Mounted on wood Sizes:3 x 5

St. Nestor the Martyr (2) Mounted on wood Sizes:3 x 5Orthodox icon of Saint Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki (2). Copy of a contemporary icon. Commemorated Octomber 27. The holy Martyr Nestor was very young in age, handsome in appearance, and he was known to the holy Great Martyr Demetrios (October 26), for he had instructed Nestor in the faith. The Emperor was visiting Thessaloniki, and he built a high platform in the midst of the city so that a gigantic barbarian named Lyaios could wrestle there and

The spouses then proceeded to do as they had been bidden

This miracle was repeated every time St Theodosius wanted to help the destitute

Dometian remained by the grave of his Elder for six days

1341 the Council accepted the position of St Gregory Palamas

and no longer tried to make him renounce Christianity

trying to terrify him

The inconsolable mother of St Alexis confined herself in her room

and Macarius became his devoted disciple and follower

Christ is totally turned on the side of His Mother

the king elevated Daniel to be ruler of the whole province of Babylon

Many people came from far and wide to make the young hieromonk’s acquaintance and seek his advice

Orthodox icon of Saint Christos the Gardener