{"product_id":"saint-demetrios-orthodox-amulet-handstitched-gold-filakto-from-greece","title":"Saint Demetrios Orthodox Amulet  – Handstitched Gold Filakto from Greece","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis traditional \u003cb\u003eGreek \"Filakto\" amulet\u003c\/b\u003e is a beautiful and powerful item of spiritual Devotion, \u003cb\u003ehand-sewn and gold-embroidered\u003c\/b\u003e (\"chrysokentito\") with profound care and reverence. Featuring \u003cb\u003eSaint Demetrios\u003c\/b\u003e, the Myrrh-streamer and patron saint of Thessaloniki, it is traditionally created to shield the faithful and provide a constant sense of divine safeguarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatility \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sacred amulet can be worn or placed in various personal spaces for daily spiritual protection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn the Go:\u003c\/b\u003e Pin it discreetly to your clothing or keep it in a wallet or purse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Children:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a cherished tradition to pin a filakto to a child’s bed, stroller, or clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt Home \u0026amp; Travel:\u003c\/b\u003e Place it under your pillow, in your car, or within a dedicated prayer corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSacred Contents \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing centuries-old Christian traditions, each handmade amulet contains sanctified elements inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers from the Epitaphios:\u003c\/b\u003e Dried blossoms from the Holy Friday service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Oil \u0026amp; Myrrh:\u003c\/b\u003e Cotton soaked in holy oil and myrrh from the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the \u003cb\u003ereverse side\u003c\/b\u003e, the amulet features either the \u003cb\u003eJesus Prayer\u003c\/b\u003e or a \u003cb\u003ePrayer to the Virgin Mary\u003c\/b\u003e, meticulously gold-embroidered in traditional Greek script, offering constant spiritual comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic hand-sewn gold embroidery (chrysokentito).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Handmade with love and devotion in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/b\u003e A sacred reminder of faith and a unique spiritual keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Tags\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek filakto, handmade amulet, gold embroidery, Saint Demetrios, spiritual protection, Orthodox gift, Epitaphios flowers, holy myrrh, religious keepsake,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monasticgifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59439125594446,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/5086\/8558\/files\/DSC05937.jpg?v=1778757046","url":"https:\/\/monasticgifts.com\/products\/saint-demetrios-orthodox-amulet-handstitched-gold-filakto-from-greece","provider":"Monasticgifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}