Saint Modestos (Άγιος Μοδεστος), hand painted Orthodox hot Byzantine icon.

Saint Modestos (Άγιος Μοδεστος), hand painted Orthodox Byzantine icon, entirely hand made on wood, with crocus, set in a gold leaf gilded background. It is in accord with the style the tradition and the criteria of the Macedonian school of Agio Oros ( Mount Athos ).

St. Modestos Patriarch of Jerusalem, a great Protector and Healer of Animals
Born in the year 292 AD, St. Modesto has been known for years as the Orthodox Christian hot patron saint of animals. During his life, he was known both for his piety and for his respect for animals. His prayer includes a request for the creator's protection of the animals we love from all illness and injury. The feast of St. Modestos is observed on Dec. 16