Aged-Wooden Byzantine Icon of Saint Parasceve, the Great Martyr, of Rome.
Saint Parasceve was born in Rome to Christian parents who raised her with the Word of God. When her parents passed away, Saint Parasceve gave her property to the poor and devoted herself to preach Christianity.
The Roman Emperor Antoninus demanded from Saint Parasceve to convert, but she strongly refused and as a result she was sentenced to torture. Despite being immersed in a cauldron of hot oil, she miraculously survived. When Antoninus approached to ascertain what was happening, he was blinded. After Saint Parasceve miraculously healed him, Antoninos freed her to continue her work.
With the new persecution instituted by Antoninus' successor, Marcus Aurelius, Saint Parasceve was beheaded.
Apolytikion
Appropriate to your calling, O Champion Paraskevi, you worshipped with the readiness your name bears. For an abode you obtained faith, which is your namesake. Wherefore, you pour forth healing and intercede for our souls.
The aging technique is meticulously applied to the Icon by hand and gives it the look of time while the depiction retains its artistic details.
Around the perimeter, the aging becomes more apparent with frayed edges that give the Icon a distinctive appearance.
During the final processing, the Aged-Wooden Icon of Saint Parasceve is polished with a special varnish to withstand time.
Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.
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