Saint Catherine icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Catherine gold leaf wood plaque 17x9cm, Byzantine art wall hanging, religious decor

A beautiful and unique hagiography on premium quality aged putted canvas with the representation of Saint Catherine adorned with Golden leaves. An artwork following the Authentic Athonian techniques to the letter created with love and patience. The creator applied the process of handmade ageing to give this icon unique aesthetic value.

St. Catherine is believed to have been born in Alexandria of a noble family. Converted to Christianity through a vision, she denounced Maxentius for persecuting Christians. Fifty of her converts were then burned to death by Maxentius. Maxentius offered Catherine a royal marriage if she would deny the Faith. Her refusal landed her in prison. While in prison, and while Maxentius was away, Catherine converted Maxentius' wife and two hundred of his soldiers. He had them all put to death.

St. Catherine was likewise condemned to death. She was put on a spiked wheel, and when the wheel broke, she was beheaded. For this reason these saint icons picture her with a spiked wheel. She is venerated as the patroness of philosophers and preachers. St. Catherine's was one of the voices heard by St. Joan of Arc.

Maxentius' blind fury against St. Catherine is symbolic of the anger of the world in the face of truth and justice. When we live a life of truth and justice, we can expect the forces of evil to oppose us. Our perseverance in good, however, will be everlasting.

*Since the products are completely handmade on natural wood and are not massively produced, there may be slight differences in color, shape and tone between the product and the original listing.*

Can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface.

The item is sold without the stand depicted.