Glorious Virgin-Martyr Saint Paraskevi Paraskeva Orthodox Church Blessing Gift

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Glorious Virgin-Martyr Saint Paraskevi (also Paraskeva) Original Icon Blessing person .Orthodox Church Blessing Personal gift

Saint Paraskevi, The Parthenomartyr, (July 26th), was born in a village near Rome during the reign of Hadrian (117-138 AD). Her parents prayed fervently for a child, and God finally blessed their piety. They gave great honor to Friday, the day of Our Lord’s suffering. Being born on this day, her parents named her Paraskevi (“Friday” in Greek, but literally “preparation”).

St Paraskevi obtained an excellent education from both secular and Scriptural instructors. She was also very knowledgeable in the field of philosophy. Bolstered by her Christian upbringing, she often conversed with other women about Christianity, trying to strengthen their faith in this new religion.

Many distinguished families wanted this beautiful, educated and rich woman to marry their sons. Her understanding and kindness made her even more desirable. However having a higher goal in life, St Paraskevi rejected any marriage proposals.

St Paraskevi did not use her fortune for herself. Filled with the spirit of Christ and Christian ideals, she sold all her worldly possessions using the money to relieve human suffering.She left Rome at the age of 30 and began her holy mission, passing through many cities and villages.
Strong in faith, learning, and eloquence, Paraskevi spoke persuasively to her fellow Roman citizens, leading them from idolatry to faith in Christ.

Paraskevi arrested during the reign of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius (r. A.D. 138-161) under the penalty of refusing to worship idols and adhering to the state pagan religion. After enduring many tortures, she was eventually released by the emperor, continuing to profess Christ. She was eventually tortured and beheaded by the Roman governor Tarasius in the year 180. The Church commemorates her on July 26.

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ITEM:  This is the handmade religious icon. For preparing the icons I am using a special image transfer technique. I use a new wood as a basis. After the transfer an image, I paint over it and than using patinas, varnish and other techniques for the final result.

Every our handmade icon has been consecrated in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem), by placing on the Stone of Anointing , where Jesus’ body is said to have been anointed before burial, and sprinkling by holy water.

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ICON SIZE

5"x7"x0.5", 7.5"x11"x0.5