St Marina Icon 91-ST

Raised by a Christian nursemaid, Saint Marina was disowned by her pagan priest father when he discovered her faith. At fifteen, she was captured and imprisoned but boldly confessed her Christianity before the Roman governor, Olymbrios, who attempted to force her into marriage through torture. Despite brutal beatings and attempted drownings, she experienced miraculous interventions, including being swallowed by a serpent only to emerge unharmed after making the sign of the Cross. In the end, she embraced martyrdom by the sword, inspiring many onlookers to convert to Christianity, leading Olymbrios to condemn thousands of new believers to death.

St. Marina icon reflects the artistry of lacquered icons workshop, where we create folding icons, crosses, and various-sized icons.

The creation process begins with preparing wooden boards, which are cut into smaller panels and smoothed into refined oval shapes. These panels are transformed into polished lamellas that are then glued together to form a solid base. After selecting and laminating images stored for this purpose, artisans fit these images to the panels, cutting and verifying their symmetry before applying special glue to secure them. A final polish enhances durability and aesthetics.

Once the icons are fully dried, they undergo a blessing ritual, with a stamp of authenticity from the convent placed on the back. Each lacquered icon, crafted through this meticulous process, serves as thoughtful gift, or as part of your prayer corner.