St John The Forerunner - 5.25 x 7 (Walnut) Gilding Options:Gilded Halo St Paisios was born in

St Paisios was born in Cappadocia in 1924 to pious Orthodox parents

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This 10" Crucifix Icon in maple is the perfect centerpiece for your iconostasis at home or as a gift

St Arsenios gave the newborn his own name prophesying that he would one day become a monk

25 icon of St John The Forerunner in maple is the perfect traveler size to have on your person or in your car

St John The Forerunner - 5.25 x 7 (Walnut) Gilding Options:Gilded Halo St Paisios was born inThe Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John! Our Lord called St John the greatest man ever born, that's saying something. He was a Jewish prophet who preached the coming of our Lord and called all to repentance, baptizing in the Jordan River all those who in repentance were preparing for the Lord's arrival. St John also baptized Christ in the Jordan. He was martyred and beheaded by Heron. Often you'll see icons of St John holding his sacred head