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Saint Catherine the Great Martyr Icon (polished gold)
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Hand-painted icon of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr, depicting the saint crowned and holding the palm of martyrdom and cross, with the martyr’s wheel beside her. Painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel using 24K genuine gold leaf, gilding, polished gold, and hand-engraved decorations. Finished with varnish, a metal hanging hook, ships in a protective box.
Dimensions: 20.5 × 30.5 × 3 cm (8.1″ × 12.0″ × 1.2″)
Materials: plywood panel, egg tempera, 24K genuine gold leaf, varnish
Technique: egg tempera, gilding, polished gold, hand-engraved decorations
✓ Estimated shipping time: 1-2 days
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Hand-painted icon of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr presents the saint in a richly ornamented composition, wearing a crown and holding the symbols of her martyrdom. The martyr’s wheel appears beside her, while the cross and palm branch emphasize her faith, witness, and martyrdom.
The icon is painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The gilded areas are carefully polished, hand-engraved decorations add intricate detail to the gold work and give the icon a distinctive handcrafted character.
Iconography and Symbolism
Saint Catherine is traditionally depicted with the symbols associated with her martyrdom. The wheel refers to the instrument prepared for her execution, while the cross represents her Christian faith and martyrdom. The palm branch is a traditional symbol of victory through martyrdom.
Her crown reflects her noble origins and, iconographically, her victory and glory as a martyr. The richly decorated garments and gilded details emphasize her dignity and sanctity.
The icon is finished with protective varnish and fitted with a metal hook for hanging. It is supplied in a protective box, making it suitable both for devotional use and as a meaningful gift.
Feast Day
Saint Catherine the Great Martyr — November 24
Gift Suggestions
-A meaningful gift for someone named Catherine
-A beautiful addition to a home prayer corner
-A thoughtful gift for an Orthodox Christian
-A meaningful name-day or feast-day gift
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