Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Markella.
Saint Markella was born and raised in Volissos, Chios, from a pagan father and a Christian mother.
She embraced Christianity and when her mother passed away, Markella remained devoted to God but her father wanted to force her to convert.
Markella decided to run away from home but her father chased after her (according to many he had incestuous thoughts in mind for her) and wounded her with a bow on a rock near the sea. In her last moments of martyrdom, Markella prayed to Jesus Christ to hide her in the rock, as He did.
Since then there are many miracles performed by Saint Markella and her memory is honored with a great feast in Chios.
Apolytikion
Submitting to the laws of the Lord's divine teachings, you strove to keep them blamelessly, O Martyr Markella. And fearing the violence of your father, you fled from him and dwelt in the mountains. Pursuing you he found you and slew you, O undefiled bride of Christ. Glory to Him who strengthened you. Glory to Him who crowned you. Glory to Him who works healings for all through you.
Hand-Painted Icons occupy a valuable place in ecclesiastical art because, beyond their obvious artistic value, a hand-painted icon unites man with the holiness of the depicted person.
For the Hand-Painted Icon of Saint Markella, our experienced painters use traditional techniques and high-quality materials that offer excellent depiction and durability over time.
All our Hand-Painted Icons are painted with egg tempera, while you can choose the size of the icon, the decoration of the background, the language of the inscriptions as well as the type of wood you wish to use.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
Feast: July 22
Iconographer: Lepouras
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
