{"title":"Saint Maximus the Confessor","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Maximus the Confessor (c. 580–662 AD) is one of the greatest theologians and spiritual writers in the history of the Orthodox Church. Born into a noble family in Constantinople, he served as a secretary to the Emperor before leaving the imperial court to embrace the monastic life. He became the foremost defender of Orthodox Christology against the Monothelite heresy, which denied that Christ had a human will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Maximus suffered greatly for his defense of the faith. He was arrested, tried, and condemned by imperial authorities who sought to impose the Monothelite compromise on the Church. His tongue and right hand were cut off to prevent him from speaking and writing in defense of Orthodoxy — yet he continued to confess the faith until his repose in exile in 662 AD. The Third Council of Constantinople (681 AD) vindicated his theology and condemned Monothelitism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Maximus is also celebrated as a profound mystical theologian, whose writings on the spiritual life, the Divine Liturgy, and the nature of deification remain among the treasures of Orthodox theology. His feast day is January 21. Browse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saint Maximus the Confessor, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-maximus-the-confessor-and-saint-maximus-the-greek-icon-5x7-embroidered-orthodox-synaxis-icon-handmade-religious-wall-art","title":"Saint Maximus the Confessor and Saint Maximus the Greek Icon Orthodox Icon – 5x7 – Embroidered","description":"This 5x7 embroidered Orthodox icon features Saint Maximus the Confessor and Saint Maximus the Greek depicted together in a traditional synaxis composition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach icon is fully embroidered in-house, constructed entirely in thread using high-density stitching to faithfully render Orthodox iconography. No printing or applique is used — every detail is built stitch by stitch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gold haloes and vestments are formed through layered embroidery, creating depth and texture that cannot be replicated by printed icons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is part of an ongoing body of work focused on expanding one of the largest collections of fully embroidered Orthodox icons available.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n✨ Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 5x7 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFully embroidered icon (not printed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced in-house from start to finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMounted on felt backing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReady for framing or display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n🕊 About the Saints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Maximus the Confessor is one of the great theologians of the Church, known for defending the true doctrine of Christ against heresy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Maximus the Greek was a monastic scholar and translator who labored to preserve and transmit Orthodox teaching.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis synaxis icon brings both saints together, honoring their shared name and contributions to the faith.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n🎁 Use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPrayer corner icon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOrthodox Christian gift\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nChurch or home devotional display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n📦 Shipping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packaged to protect the embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShips from the United States\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47634627887362,"sku":"ET-4485409349","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7940079349_1ahv.jpg?v=1775680802"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7940079349_1ahv.jpg?v=1785978876","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-maximus-the-confessor.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}