{"title":"Saint Gregory Palamas","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Gregory Palamas (1296–1359) was a monk of Mount Athos, Archbishop of Thessaloniki, and one of the greatest theologians in the history of the Orthodox Church. He is venerated as a Father and Doctor of the Church and is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Great Lent, which bears his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Gregory is best known for his defense of the hesychast tradition of prayer and his theological articulation of the distinction between God's essence and His divine energies. Against the rationalist attacks of Barlaam of Calabria, he demonstrated that the uncreated light seen by the Apostles at the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor was a true manifestation of God's divine energies — not a created phenomenon — and that human beings can genuinely participate in God through prayer and ascetic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis theology was affirmed by a series of councils in Constantinople and remains a cornerstone of Orthodox theological tradition. Saint Gregory reposed in 1359 and was glorified as a saint in 1368. His feast days are November 14 and the Second Sunday of Great Lent. Browse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saint Gregory Palamas, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-gregory-palamas-embroidered-icon-6x8-byzantine-style-devotional-textile-art","title":"Saint Gregory Palamas Embroidered Icon Orthodox Icon – 6x8 – Embroidered","description":"This embroidered Orthodox icon features Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica and defender of the theology of the uncreated light, depicted in a traditional Byzantine style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe icon measures approximately 6x8 inches and is fully embroidered using high stitch counts to achieve depth, clarity, and durability. This is not a printed image, but a stitched textile icon created in our Ohio workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Gregory Palamas is honored for his defense of hesychasm and the experience of divine light, making this icon especially meaningful for those drawn to prayer, contemplation, and the theological tradition of the Church.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis depiction reflects the traditional iconographic style of a hierarch, emphasizing his role as teacher, bishop, and witness to the living experience of God.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: approximately 6 x 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFully embroidered (not printed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nByzantine style devotional icon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in our Ohio workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for prayer corners, home display, or gifts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nVariations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n6x8 embroidered icon (unframed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYour icon will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery.","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47591272251650,"sku":"ET-4478373364","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7895398549_hfyr.jpg?v=1774572855"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7895398549_hfyr.jpg?v=1785975801","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-gregory-palamas.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}