St. Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus icon Sizes in inches:4 x 6

St. Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus icon Sizes in inches:4 x 6Orthodox icon of Saint Tikhon, Tychon, Bishop of Amathus Cyprus. Copy of an icon of 14 cent. Cyprus. Commemorated June 16. Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus, was born in the city Amathus on the island of Cyprus. His parents raised their son in Christian piety, and taught him the reading of sacred books. It is said that the gift of wonderworking appeared in Saint Tikhon at quite a young age. His father was the owner of a bakery, and whenever he left his

After the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles

Commemorated November 9

The Hieromartyr Methodius

sent down pestilence and plague upon Justina's family and upon all the city

the executioners now place hot coals into his palms to force the saint to sacrifice at their pagan alter

filled with the Holy Spirit

Commemorated July 8th

The Persians ravaged and burned Jerusalem

was stopped by the bishop

unable to bear the words of the Holy Spirit Who speaks through His apostles and prophets

He learned previously about his death and that it would occur on an island [Before the departure St

The ancient writers say that the Gospel of Mark is a concise record of St Peteru2019s preaching