Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, Russian Orthodox Icon St Stylianos Protector of Children | Size: 5 1/4" x 4 1/2"

Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia Russian Orthodox icon reproduction on a wooden plaque. 

Saint Stylianos was born in Adrianopolis in the province of Paphlagonia (in modern day Turkey) into a very wealthy family.
At a young age, Stylianos joined the hermits of the desert with a view toward cleansing his soul through a period of meditation and prayer. Unlike most other hermits, however, he did not withdraw from society, preferring to go among the people for whatever good he might do, and then returning to his little cave for rest and prayerful meditation.
According to the church tradition, one night while he prayed for guidance in helping others, Stylianos felt a divine presence and was consumed by the great glory of the Holy Spirit. The next day with a spirit of exultation and serenity he had never known before, he felt compelled to place his hand on a stricken child, something he had not up to that time dared to do; he felt the power of the Lord being transferred to the ailing youngster through his extended arm. The child immediately recovered, and thenceforth Stylianos was sought after by every suffering soul for miles around, young and old. His cave became a magnet for the sick and suffering, many of whom received complete cures not only through the power in this man but through their own faith as well, without which a sufferer’s case was hopeless.
To this day, Saint Stylianos continues to be the protector of children.