This Saint Paul of Thebes prayer card is not a mass-produced item. It is a handmade devotional created slowly, deliberately, and prayerfully from start to finish. When your order arrives, the card is made specifically for you—not pulled from a shelf, not printed in batches. Every step becomes an act of prayer.
As I prepare your card, I pray for you and for whoever will receive it. I pray the Jesus Prayer, and I ask Saint Paul of Thebes—the First Hermit and father of desert monasticism—to intercede for you, assuming he must be your patron or someone close to your heart if you are seeking his image. This prayer is not an added bonus; it is the foundation of the entire creation process.
To honor the saints with the dignity they deserve, I refuse to use thin commercial cardboard. Your card is printed on archival-quality photo paper to capture the fine details of the icon, then double-laminated by hand so it will remain strong, beautiful, and prayer-worthy for a lifetime. Even the cutting and edge-rounding is done by hand, with prayer accompanying every part of the work.
About Saint Paul of Thebes:
Saint Paul (3rd–4th century), known as Paul the First Hermit, is one of the most revered figures in early Christian monasticism. Fleeing persecution, he withdrew into the Egyptian desert where he lived in holiness for over ninety years. Tradition says a raven brought him daily bread, a miracle often shown in icons of his life. He is honored for his humility, purity, profound silence, and absolute trust in God.
Who venerates him:
Eastern Orthodox
Oriental Orthodox (especially Coptic)
Eastern Catholic Churches
Roman Catholic Church
Patronage:
Saint Paul of Thebes is the patron saint of:
hermits
weavers and clothing makers
those seeking solitude, prayer, and purity of heart
protection against temptation and spiritual hardship
This prayer card is ideal for anyone drawn to the Desert Fathers, ascetic life, monastic spirituality, or the early saints of Egypt who shaped Christian holiness.
This Saint Paul of Thebes prayer card is not a mass-produced item. It is a handmade devotional created slowly, deliberately, and prayerfully from start to finish. When your order arrives, the card is made specifically for you—not pulled from a shelf, not printed in batches. Every step becomes an act of prayer.
As I prepare your card, I pray for you and for whoever will receive it. I pray the Jesus Prayer, and I ask Saint Paul of Thebes—the First Hermit and father of desert monasticism—to intercede for you, assuming he must be your patron or someone close to your heart if you are seeking his image. This prayer is not an added bonus; it is the foundation of the entire creation process.
To honor the saints with the dignity they deserve, I refuse to use thin commercial cardboard. Your card is printed on archival-quality photo paper to capture the fine details of the icon, then double-laminated by hand so it will remain strong, beautiful, and prayer-worthy for a lifetime. Even the cutting and edge-rounding is done by hand, with prayer accompanying every part of the work.
About Saint Paul of Thebes:
Saint Paul (3rd–4th century), known as Paul the First Hermit, is one of the most revered figures in early Christian monasticism. Fleeing persecution, he withdrew into the Egyptian desert where he lived in holiness for over ninety years. Tradition says a raven brought him daily bread, a miracle often shown in icons of his life. He is honored for his humility, purity, profound silence, and absolute trust in God.
Who venerates him:
Eastern Orthodox
Oriental Orthodox (especially Coptic)
Eastern Catholic Churches
Roman Catholic Church
Patronage:
Saint Paul of Thebes is the patron saint of:
hermits
weavers and clothing makers
those seeking solitude, prayer, and purity of heart
protection against temptation and spiritual hardship
This prayer card is ideal for anyone drawn to the Desert Fathers, ascetic life, monastic spirituality, or the early saints of Egypt who shaped Christian holiness.
