This icon of Saint Olga of Alaska is silkscreen printed on gessoed cotton canvas, mounted on a solid carved wood board, and handmade in Greece. The halo, inscriptions, and ornamental details are hand-painted, and gold leaf is applied by hand to the background. The panel is finished with a protective varnish and arrives with a certificate of authenticity, gift-ready for a home icon corner.
Iconography and Symbolism
This icon captures St. Olga’s humble life as a priest’s wife in the remote village of Kewethluk, Alaska. The attributes in her hands symbolize her lifelong vocation as a midwife and healer. Her right hand is held up with an open palm facing forward, showing an open heart and deep prayer.
Feast Day
October 27
Gift Suggestions
-A meaningful gift for midwives, mothers, and caregivers
-A comforting icon for survivors of abuse and trauma
-A fitting gift for anyone named Olga
-A dignified addition to a home icon corner, especially for converts to Orthodoxy in North America

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