St. Joseph the Betrothed icon (1) Mounted on wood Sizes:4.7 x 7

St. Joseph the Betrothed icon (1) Mounted on wood Sizes:4.7 x 7Orthodox icon of Holy Righteous Joseph the Betrothed. (1) Commemorated December 29. Protector Saint of : Adopted Boys, Carpenters and Woodworkers Orthodox icon of Saint Joseph the Betrothed of the royal lineage of King David, who was a simple carpenter from Nazareth. In his first marriage to Salome, he had four sons, James, Justus, Jude, and Simon, and two daughters. After he became a widower, St Joseph led a life of strict temperance and was chosen

The plate disappeared before his eyes

St Gregory Thaumatourgos

sent soldiers to arrest the family and have them brought before him

who wanted the emperor to reward his bravery in battle

They began to visit the sick

Finally on September 16

The stag leaped over a chasm and stood on the other side facing him

she was in a better position to give them the proper advice

Since Palestine was still held in the captivity of the Persians

I am the Living One

she was arrested and tortured by the pagan authorities

from the Monastery of Prodromou of Mt Athos