Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Olga. Princess of Russia.
Saint Olga was the wife of the head of state of the Rus, Igor, who ruled around the 10th century. After Igor's death, Saint Olga took over the leadership of the state for almost twenty years, until her son was old enough to assume his duty.
In 995 AD, Saint Olga converted to Christianity and was baptized Helen, continuing to perform her duties with wisdom and faith in God.
She died peacefully in 969 AD at an advanced age and received the title of "Equal to the Apostles".
Apolytikion
Giving thy mind wings with the knowledge of God, thou didst soar beyond visible creatures, seeking the God and Creator of all things; and having found Him, thou didst receive rebirth by baptism. Since thou dost enjoy the Tree of Life, thou remainest incorrupt for all eternity, O ever-glorious Olga.
The Icon of Saint Olga is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.
During the final processing, the Icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.
It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.
Feast: July 11
Iconographer: Liondas Chr. And N.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
