Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saints Cyprian and Ioustine.
Saint Cyprian lived in Antioch and was a pagan. He was known for practicing sorcery and was therefore visited by Aglaidas, a pagan who wanted to gain the attention of the Christian Justa. After Saint Cyprian saw that his tricks did not shake Justa's faith, he was persuaded to be baptized and convert to Christianity.
Initially he was a priest while later, leading a pious life, he was elected Bishop, but during the persecution of Christians he was tortured in Damascus together with Justa, whom he had renamed "Ioustine", and finally both were beheaded in Nicomedia because of their faith.
Apolytikion
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Cyprian. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.
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 Saints Cyprian and Ioustine, 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: October 2
Iconographer: Maria Ginala, Tinos School of Fine Arts
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
