Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Ariadne.
Saint Ariadne was a Christian servant in the city of Promisia. When her master, Tertullus, learned of her faith, he demanded that she renounce it and embrace paganism.
Saint Ariadne's refusal angered Tertullus, who ordered her torture. After skinning her, she was released, but her master continued to pursue her. Afraid of her fate, Saint Ariadne prayed to God to protect her.
Her prayer was heeded and a nearby rock opened to welcome her inside. Her pursuers were exterminated by Angels with spears.
Troparion of Saint Ariadne
Your lamb Ariadne calls out to You, O Jesus, in a loud voice: / "I love You, my Bridegroom, and in seeking You I endure suffering. / In baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in You, / and I died so that I might live with You. / Accept me as a pure sacrifice, / for I have offered myself in love." / Through her prayers save our souls, since You are merciful.
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 Ariadne, 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: September 18
Iconographer: Kouzigianni Anne
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.