Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Theodora the Empress of Byzantium.
Saint Theodora was born in Paphlagonia in 815 AD and at a young age she married the Emperor Theophilos. She had a deep faith in icons and, although iconoclasm prevailed, she worshiped them secretly in her apartments.
With the death of her husband, Saint Theodora assumed leadership and with a Holy Synod restored the icons. She led many powerful people to Orthodoxy and encouraged the faith of her entire kingdom.
Her decisions were opposed by her brother Vardas, who, when the right condition arose, locked Saint Theodora and her daughters in a monastery. All together followed a monastic life.
Saint Theodora passed away peacefully in 867 AD.
Apolytikion of Saint Theodora
As a right worthy namesake of gifts bestowed of God, and a divinely-wrought image of holy wisdom and faith, thou didst make the Church to shine with godly piety; for thou didst demonstrate to all that the Saints in every age have shown honor to the icons, O Theodora, thou righteous and fair adornment of the Orthodox.
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 Theodora the Empress of Byzantium, 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: December 11
Iconographer: Liondas Chr. And N.
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
