Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Saint Olga, Princess of Russia.
Saint Olga was the wife of the head of state of the Rus, Igor, who ruled around the 10th century. After Igor's death, Saint Olga took over the leadership of the state for almost twenty years, until her son was old enough to assume his duty.
In 995 AD, Saint Olga converted to Christianity and was baptized Helen, continuing to perform her duties with wisdom and faith in God.
She died peacefully in 969 AD at an advanced age and received the title of "Equal to the Apostles".
Apolytikion
Giving thy mind wings with the knowledge of God, thou didst soar beyond visible creatures, seeking the God and Creator of all things; and having found Him, thou didst receive rebirth by baptism. Since thou dost enjoy the Tree of Life, thou remainest incorrupt for all eternity, O ever-glorious Olga.
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 Olga , 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.
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