Handmade Wooden Greek Orthodox Wood Icon of Saint Elder Paisios / Mp2.1 Wooden Greek Orthodox Wood Icon of Saint Elder Paisios Small LENGTH: 13 CM OR 5.1 IN - WIDTH: 9 CM OR 3.5 IN Saint Paisios of Mount Athos (Greek:    ), born Arsenios Eznepidis (19241994), was a well-known Eastern Orthodox ascetic from Mount Athos, who originated from Pharasa, Cappadocia. He is respected for his spiritual guidance and ascetic life and many people worldwide highly venerate Elder Paisios, especially in Greece and in Russia. Venerable Elder Paisios was canonized on 13 January 2015 by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the church commemorates his feast day on July 12.