{"title":"Saint Silouan the Athonite","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Silouan the Athonite (1866–1938) was a Russian monk of Mount Athos whose spiritual writings have profoundly shaped modern Orthodox theology. Born a peasant in Russia, he entered the Monastery of Saint Panteleimon on Athos and spent decades in intense prayer and spiritual struggle. His teaching on love for enemies and keeping the mind in hell without despairing has become a cornerstone of contemporary Orthodox spirituality. He was glorified in 1987 and his feast day is celebrated on September 24. Our handcrafted collection honors his memory through Byzantine embroidered icons and devotional items, each made in our Ohio workshop using traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-silouan-the-athonite-orthodox-embroidered-pocket-icon-3-35x3-94-handmade-christian-patch","title":"Saint Silouan the Athonite Orthodox Embroidered Pocket Icon Orthodox Icon – Pocket Icon – 3.35x3.94\" – Embroidered","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite handmade Orthodox pocket icon featuring Saint Silouan the Athonite. 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Each icon is carefully stitched to reflect the serene humility and spiritual depth that marked Saint Silouan’s life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### ✨ **About Saint Silouan**\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn **Simeon Antonov** in 1866 in Russia, Saint Silouan entered **Mount Athos** as a young man, dedicating his life to repentance, prayer, and love for all creation. After a profound vision of Christ, he was granted the gift of deep inner peace and the grace to pray unceasingly for the whole world.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis central teaching—**“Keep your mind in hell and despair not”**—reminds believers that even in suffering, we are called to maintain hope in God’s mercy. Saint Silouan’s writings, later compiled by his disciple **Elder Sophrony of Essex**, have become classics of modern Orthodox spirituality. He was canonized in 1987 by the **Ecumenical Patriarchate**.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### 🪡 **Product Details**\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Size:** 8×10 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Medium:** High-quality embroidery thread on durable backing\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Style:** Traditional Orthodox design, handcrafted with reverence\u003cbr\u003e\n* **Display Use:** Perfect for home prayer corners, churches, or as a thoughtful Orthodox gift\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n### 🎁 **Perfect Gift For**\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n* Orthodox Christians seeking a prayerful focal point\u003cbr\u003e\n* Feast of Saint Silouan (September 24) commemorations\u003cbr\u003e\n* Baptisms, chrismations, name-day, or monastic gifts","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025091412226,"sku":"ET-4379285811","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7294390681_f6hg.jpg?v=1762895031"},{"product_id":"saint-silouan-the-athonite-laminated-orthodox-prayer-card-2-3-x-2-9-inch-small-icon-card-monk-silouan-holy-card","title":"Saint Silouan the Athonite Laminated Orthodox Prayer Card Orthodox Icon – Prayer Card – 2.33333 x 2.875 inches","description":"Saint Silouan the Athonite – Laminated Orthodox Prayer Card\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 2.33333 x 2.875 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis small laminated holy card features a beautiful printed version of our embroidered icon of Saint Silouan the Athonite, the beloved monk whose writings on humility, peace, and the love of God have inspired Christians around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach card includes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFront: Icon of Saint Silouan holding his prayer scroll\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBack: Traditional prayer to Saint Silouan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFully laminated for durability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-cut and made in our Ohio workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for wallets, prayer books, parish giveaways, and personal devotion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdd this powerful reminder of humility and God’s grace to your daily prayer life or gift it to someone who needs encouragement.","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100367765762,"sku":"ET-4415822189","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7510037193_l76m.jpg?v=1764817746"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7294390681_f6hg.jpg?v=1786150764","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-silouan-the-athonite.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}