{"title":"Saint Sisoes the Great","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Sisoes the Great was a renowned Desert Father who lived as an ascetic in the Egyptian desert, particularly in the cave of Saint Anthony the Great. Known for his deep humility and spiritual wisdom, he spent decades in strict asceticism, weeping for his sins and striving for purity of heart. When asked if he had reached the level of Anthony, he replied that he had not even begun. His famous encounter with the bones of Alexander the Great — reminding him of the fleeting nature of earthly glory — is one of the most powerful moments in Orthodox hagiography. Venerated across the Eastern Church, his feast is celebrated on July 6th. Explore our handcrafted embroidered pocket icons honoring this humble desert father.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-sisoes-the-great-mini-pocket-icon-or-patch-4-inches-1","title":"Saint Sisoes The Great Mini Pocket Icon or Patch Orthodox Icon – Pocket Icon","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarry spiritual inspiration with you! This beautifully embroidered 4-inch St. Sisoes the Great patch features intricate details of the holy saint with a radiant golden background. Perfect for religious apparel, bags, or devotional collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocket icon or patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully stitched — the background is embroidered, not bare fabric showing through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e pocket icon or hook-side backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e our family workshop in Ohio — machine embroidered, then trimmed, cut and finished by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Saint Sisoes The Great\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Sisoes the Great (†429) was a desert father of Egypt. He is often shown standing over the open tomb of Alexander the Great, contemplating the end of all earthly glory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Pocket Icon","offer_id":46021731025154,"sku":"ET-24246552833","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hook Side Backing Patch","offer_id":47421246996738,"sku":"ET-24739254858","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.6789326929_nzjz_86ec8a47-d670-4eb1-9793-854b2a4ecd99.jpg?v=1742871781"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.6789326929_nzjz_86ec8a47-d670-4eb1-9793-854b2a4ecd99.jpg?v=1786153055","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-sisoes-the-great.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}