Bari · Salento · Itria Valley
Hand-painted sacred icons for Apulia
In Apulia the Christian East is at home: in Bari rest the relics of Saint Nicholas, venerated by Catholics and Orthodox alike, and in the Salento the Greek rite survived for centuries. For those who live or marry in Apulia, a hand-painted icon is part of this story.
Saint Nicholas, Otranto and the Greek Salento
- In the Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bari the relics of the holy bishop of Myra have been kept since 1087: a destination for Catholic and Orthodox pilgrims from all over the world.
- In Otranto Cathedral the great 12th-century floor mosaic tells the story of salvation.
- In the Grecìa Salentina and in many frescoed crypts of the region the memory of the Byzantine rite and the Greek language is preserved.
For those who live or marry in Apulia
From Bari to Lecce, from Ostuni to Martina Franca, from Monopoli to Polignano a Mare and Fasano, Apulia welcomes families, international guests and weddings in its masserie and Romanesque cathedrals. An icon of Saint Nicholas, of the Holy Family or of the Mother of God, painted entirely by hand by Concetta Basile and fully gilded with 23¾ karat gold, is a gift that endures.
The first conversation can take place online or in person. We ship worldwide: the icon is delivered with protective packaging and, on request, insured shipping, together with its certificate of authenticity on real parchment with photographs of every stage and its explanatory booklet in Italian or English. Shipping conditions are checked case by case at the time of commission.
Saint George and the dragon
Gold ground, the city tower.
Holy Family
A traditional gift for a couple.
Frequently asked questions
Can I commission an icon of Saint Nicholas of Bari?
Yes: Saint Nicholas is painted according to the Byzantine canon, with the Gospel and the blessing, and sometimes with Christ and the Mother of God at his sides.