St. Artemios icon (2) Mounted on wood Sizes:11 x 17

St. Artemios icon (2) Mounted on wood Sizes:11 x 17Orthodox icon of Saint Artemios, Artemis, Artemius, the Great Martyr of Antioch (2). Commemorated October 20. Holy Great Martyr Artemius of Antioch was a prominent military leader during the reigns of the emperor Constantine the Great and his son and successor Constantius. Artemios was charged with the responsibility of taking the relics of St. Andrew and St. Luke to Constantinople. Recognized as an able military leader, Artemios became the Governor

the Emperor did not let his capital remain in ancient Rome

Sabinus gave orders to bring St Glyceria there also

the caliph dismissed his plea and discharged him from his post

He was raised by his mother

having been raised through all the degrees of the priesthood in the previous six days

Perhaps Jeremiah 32:6-15 is meant

In the cave was an old man

I have appeared here on this creature for your sake

They were privileged to be the recipients of the first miracle of our Lord

The crucified apostle

telling him that Mary's pregnancy was indeed miraculous and that he should protect and care for her

The Patriarch Anastasius also came with his clergy