Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Maura, the Martyr.
Saint Maura together with her husband, Timotheos, lived in Egypt following the Word of God. When the pagans reported them to the local prefect Arrian, they were asked to hand over all their Christian books and deny their faith.
As the two did not want to deny Jesus Christ, they suffered severe torture and in the end, they were crucified together.
On the island of Lefkada there is a church in honor of Saint Maura and every year a multitude of believers flock to receive the blessing of the patron saint of the island.
Apolytikion of Martyrs Timotheos and Maura
To Timothy let us faithful render homage today together with Maura, his fellow contestant and wife, that most faithful bride of Christ, lauding their brave steadfastness; for by crucifixion they followed with longing in the steps of their Master, Who nailed the sins of all to the Cross when He was slain for us.
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 Maura, 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: May 3
Iconographer: Monk Michael, Mount Athos
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 14 to 21 days.
