Handmade Byzantine Icon of Saint Kirikos and Julitta.
Saint Julitta came from Iconium in Asia Minor, but the persecution of Christians under the decree of Diocletian pushed her to go to Seleucia, and then to Tarsus in Cilicia, together with her three-year-old son, Kirikos.
There, Saint Julitta was captured by the army of the ruler Alexander and suffered horrible torture. Moreover, they tried to convert the little Saint Kirikos, but he refused and bravely declared his faith in Jesus Christ.
Then, the ruler Alexander mortally wounded Saint Kirikos and continued torturing Saint Julitta, who died shortly after.
Apolytikion of Saint Kirikos and Julitta
Blessed Julitta, Christ God's rational ewe-lamb, with holy Cyricus, her three-year-old offspring, stood at the judgment seat and with authority and great boldness they proclaimed the true Faith of the Christians. In no wise were they afraid of the threats of the tyrants; and now in Heaven, wearing precious crowns, they both rejoice as they stand before Christ our God.
The Icon of Saint Kirikos and Julitta is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.
During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.
It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.
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