St. Ephraim the Syrian icon (2) Mounted on wood Sizes:5 X 7

St. Ephraim the Syrian icon (2) Mounted on wood Sizes:5 X 7Contemporary orthodox icon of Saint Ephraim (Ephrem), Efraim the Syrian. Commemorated January 28th. Saint Ephraim the Syrian, a teacher of repentance, was born at the beginning of the fourth century in the city of Nisibis (Mesopotamia) into the family of impoverished toilers of the soil. His parents raised their son in piety, but from his childhood he was known for his quick temper and impetuous character. He often had fights, acted thoughtlessly, and

was driven into the sea

Commemorated December 4th

he never married her as a witness that Jesus was not his child

as He willed

received the imperial edict ordering Christians to offer sacrifice to the idols

and he showed concern for the clergy

The governor threw the boy down from the high tribunal and kicked him down the stone steps

Upon these hills shall shine forth the beneficence of God

When Diocletian's persecution began

Evangelos was not yet an adult

they have received healing

named Martianus