Saint Sharbel Icon

Description

Saint Charbel also known as Mar Charbel or St Sharbel and Mar Sharbel. Born in May 8, 1828 Died in December 24, 1898, his original name is Youssef Antoun Makhlouf from Bekaa Kafra in northern of the Mediterranean country of Lebanon. He was a Maronite Catholic monk and priest. In 1925, Pope Pius XI proposed Saint Charbel beatification and canonization In 1954, Pope Pius XII signed a decree accepting a proposal for the beatification of Charbel Makhlouf, the hermit, now Saint Charbel is venerated as a saint.The original of this Icon was written/painted by the hand of the Iconographer Chady Elias. The Iconographer writes the history of the Salvation through colors, following the ancient techniques and traditions. Artist: The original of this Byzantine Iconography was written/painted by the hand of the Iconographer Chady Elias, as an instrument of God. General explanation: The Iconographer writes the history of the Salvation through colors, following the ancient techniques and traditions, guided by the teachings of the Church.