Bring the comforting presence of Saint Nicholas, Protector of Sailors, into your home with this striking Byzantine Wooden Mounted Icon. Depicted with a ship rising above the waves, this sacred image reflects his long-loved role as guardian of seafarers, travelers, and all who call upon him for help, protection, and safe passage.
Crafted on solid wood and hand-finished with care in Brooklyn, New York, this devotional piece is made using a high-quality printed sacred image applied with the decoupage technique. Its vivid blue background, traditional Orthodox styling, and maritime imagery make it especially fitting for a home prayer corner, office, parish bookstore, boat ownerโs gift, or meaningful keepsake for anyone devoted to Saint Nicholas.
Inspired by Orthodox iconographic tradition, this icon is created with reverence for the sacred character of the image. It is a handmade wooden mounted icon made with decoupage, not an original hand-painted icon or hand-painted hagiographic artwork. A thoughtful expression of faith and protection, this Saint Nicholas icon is a beautiful reminder of hope, guidance, and intercession.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does this Saint Nicholas icon represent?
A: Saint Nicholas is one of the most beloved saints in Orthodox Christianity, venerated as the protector of sailors, travelers, merchants, and children. This icon depicts him holding a ship above the ocean waves โ a traditional image symbolizing his miraculous intercession to calm a deadly storm at sea. Placing this icon in your home, boat, or prayer corner is a way to seek his protection and express your faith in God’s mercy through the saints.
Q: How is this icon made?
A: Each icon is handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York by CMT Graphics. A high-quality printed sacred image is applied to solid wood using the decoupage technique โ a method of layering and sealing the image to the wood surface for a durable, long-lasting finish. Each piece is hand-finished with care, which means slight variations in color or surface finish are normal and part of what makes each icon unique.
Q: Is this a hand-painted icon?
A: No. This is a handmade wooden mounted icon crafted using the decoupage technique โ not an original hand-painted or hagiographic icon. It is made with reverence for the sacred image and Orthodox tradition, and is intended as a meaningful devotional piece for home use, gifting, or personal prayer.
Q: What size is this icon?
A: This icon measures 2.5″ x 3.5″ โ a small, pocket-sized format that is easy to place on a nightstand, prayer corner shelf, car dashboard, or boat. Its compact size also makes it an ideal gift.
Q: Does it come with a magnet?
A: Yes! The back of the icon features a strong magnet, so you can easily display it on a refrigerator, metal surface, or magnetic board without any hardware or nails.
Q: Is this icon a good gift?
A: Absolutely. This Saint Nicholas icon makes a thoughtful and meaningful gift for sailors, fishermen, boat owners, travelers, and anyone devoted to Saint Nicholas. It is also a wonderful name day gift for anyone named Nicholas or Nikolaos, as well as a beautiful addition to an Orthodox home or chapel.
Q: Do you ship across the United States?
A: Yes, CMT Graphics ships to all US states (except CA). Orders are processed and shipped from Brooklyn, New York. Please see our Shipping & Handling page for delivery times.
Q: Can I order this icon if my saint’s name day is coming up soon?
A: We recommend placing your order as early as possible. If your name day is approaching, contact us via our Contact page and we’ll do our best to help.
Q: Can I request a custom size for my favorite Saint, Lord, or Panagia for my home?
A: Yes! Since we manufacture every piece in our home-studio, we can accommodate custom prepaid requests to fit your specific home prayer corner (iconostasis) or wall display. Please email us at shop@cmtgraphics.com to discuss your custom project.
Delivery & Returns
PRODUCTION
Our icons are handcrafted and made to order, so please allow time for production before shipping. Shipping time does not include production time. Pre-orders or backorders may take up to 2 weeks to produce, ship, and/or deliver, depending on workload, weather, and other factors. Hand-painted icons (ฮฑฮณฮนฮฟฮณฯฮฑฯฮฏฮฑ / iconography) may take up to 3 weeks.
(For example, if you select 2-day shipping, your order will be delivered 2 days after it ships, not 2 days after the order is placed.) Please visit our Shipping and Handling FAQ page for more information about how long you can expect production to take.
SHIPPING
We ship within the US ONLY (except CA). We DO NOT ship international orders. Shipping time does not include production time. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on our shipping provider (USPS), shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page. Click here to learn more about shipping.
RETURN POLICY
We allow returns for many of our items, but restrictions may apply. Please visit our Return Policyย page for more information.
