Saint Esther icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Esther the Queen, Catholic Byzantine art wall hanging wood plaque icon religious gift

This handmade orthodox icon is a lithography with double varnish layer and gold tones ensures vivid colors and waterproof properties depicting Saint Esther is a god inspired artwork abiding to the Athonian technique that was gives this icon unique religious and aesthetic value.

St. Esther was the queen of Persia through marriage. She was married to king Ahasuerus, more commonly referred to as Xerxes I who reigned from 486 – 465 BC. According to records, the king was looking for a new wife after his queen Vashti refused to obey him. He chose Esther because of her beauty.

Haman the kings chief adviser was offended by Esther’s cousin and guardian, Mordecai. Haman thus got permission from the king to have all the Jews in the kingdom killed. But Esther foiled this plot and won permission from the king for the Jews to kill their enemies. They celebrate the feast of Purim to remember their delivery.

Queen Esther was the daughter of Abihail from the tribe of Benjamin. Her Jewish name was Edissa. She was adopted by her uncle Mardochai. He was her father’s brother.

Feast Day July 1