Saint Panteleimon is venerated in the Orthodox Church as a mighty saint, and the protector of soldiers Hand Painted Icon on Canvas Large Size. Gold Leaf 23 carat gilding. Certificate on the Back ( Copy of an old Byzantine icon worked on canvas, by experienced hagiographers, with the unique know-how of premium hand-made serigraphy. It is finalized by conservators and specialized artisans of wood and is wax finished.) Deuteronomy 7:6 For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.