Orthodox icon “Panteleimon the Healer” 925 silver

Saint Panteleimon the Healer is one of the most revered figures in Orthodox icon tradition — depicted as a young man holding an anointing vessel, his face marked by serene tranquility. This icon transfers his likeness into 925 sterling silver, with partial gilding and mounted on a wooden base.

At a Glance

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver, partial gilding, wooden base
• Decoration: Niello engraving
• Dimensions: approx. 141 x 121 x 25 mm
• Weight: approx. 220 g
• Scope of delivery: Icon in gift box

Material and Workmanship

The icon is crafted as a riza piece: The painted image of Saint Panteleimon — face, robe, and the characteristic anointing vessel in his hand — is framed by a silver border with an ornamental edge. The border area features a fine embossed diamond pattern, and the inscription with the saint's name is placed in two oval silver fields to the left and right of the halo. The niello engraving adds dark accents to the fine lines of the border, while the partial gilding highlights the halo, frame edges, and corner elements. Mounted on the wooden base, the icon weighs approximately 220 grams, with dimensions of approximately 141 x 121 x 25 mm.

Use and Occasions

In Orthodox tradition, Saint Panteleimon is revered as the patron saint of the sick and an intercessor for healing — his icon holds a permanent place on the home altar or in the prayer corner in many homes. As a gift, the icon is suitable for the saint's name day on July 27th, as a wish for recovery for relatives, as a thank you to doctors and nursing staff, or as a keepsake passed down from generation to generation. Its compact dimensions also make it suitable as a portable gift, for instance, to a clinic.

Care

• Dust with a soft, dry cloth
• Do not use silver dip cleaner — gilding and niello engraving would be damaged
• If necessary, carefully polish bare silver surfaces with a silver cleaning cloth, keeping the wooden base dry

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Saint Panteleimon, as depicted on this icon?

Panteleimon is revered in Orthodox tradition as a physician and healer. The icon depicts him according to the classic canon with the characteristic anointing vessel in his hand, his name in two inscription fields next to the halo.

For which occasions is this icon particularly suitable?

Name day (July 27th), get-well wishes, thanks to medical personnel, and baptism gifts are among the classic occasions for a Panteleimon icon in Orthodox families.

Can the icon be displayed standing?

Yes, the wooden base provides stable support for the icon even without hanging — suitable for a home altar, bedside table, or prayer corner.

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