Saint Zenobia icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Zinovia, Byzantine art wall hanging icon on wood plaque, religious decor

A beautiful lithography with double varnish to ensure long lasting in time and water proof properties with the representation of Saint Zenobia. An artwork following the Athonian techniques to the letter created with love and patience. The creator applied the process of artificial ageing and added a handmade metal finish to give this icon unique aesthetic value.

Saint Zenobia was brought up in the Christian faith along with her brother, Zenobius. Eventually, the two were martyred together. Zenobia and Zenobius were Christians because of their parents. The four of them were strong in their faith. The problem is, they were alive during a time of heavy Christian persecution at the hands of the Roman Empire. Zenobius was a physician and healed many in God’s name. Zenobia also openly practiced her faith. The pair were taken by the governor Lysias for their beliefs. They were tortured and then beheaded.

Hymns of Saint Zenobia

Saint Zenobia’s feast day is on October 30th of each year. Here are the hymns that are chanted or sung on this day.

Apolytikion of Martyrs Zenobius & Zenobia – Fourth Tone

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Kontakion of Martyrs Zenobius & Zenobia – Plagal of the Fourth Tone

With songs inspired by God, let us now render honour, as is due unto Zenobius and wise Zenobia, the pair of siblings in the flesh, who proclaimed true religion; those two martyrs of truth, who, passing their lives as one, also received together through martyrdom crowns that shall not fade.

Saint Zenobia one of the early saints of the Orthodox Christian Church. Her feast