Saint Catherine icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Katherine, Byzantine art wall hanging icon plaque, religious gift (3)

This byzantine icon is a lithography with double varnish layer to ensure vivid colors and waterproof properties depicting Saint Catherine is an god inspired artwork abiding to the Athonian technique that was gives this icon unique religious and aesthetic value. The vivid representation of 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.

This wonderful icon has been crafted on mdf wood and it was carved by hand. The creator of this icon has learned the canonization of iconography in workshops of the Monasteries of Mount Athos, where he was taught the technique of hagiography and the process of handmade artificial ageing.

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

The item is sold without the stand depicted.