Saint Irene Icon – Great Martyr

This is a premium quality silkscreen icon, handmade with gold leaf on cotton canvas and mounted on solid natural carved wood. Halos, inscriptions, and ornaments are hand-painted, while the image is varnished for long-lasting protection. The icon is ready for hanging, featuring a leather strap on the back, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Iconography & Symbolism
The icon depicts Saint Irene the Great Martyr (also known as Eirini, Irina, Irena), a Christian woman of the 4th century who suffered for her faith. She is shown holding a cross, the symbol of her martyrdom, and sometimes a palm branch, representing victory over death through Christ. Her name, “Irene,” means “peace,” and she is remembered as a saint who brought peace and courage through her unwavering confession of faith.

Saint Irene’s life inspired many faithful, and her image in icons serves as a witness to steadfastness, purity, and the triumph of Christian love over persecution.

Feast Day
In the Orthodox calendar, Saint Irene the Great Martyr is commemorated on May 5.

Suitable Gift For:

• Families and women named Irene, Irina, or Irena

• Those seeking peace, courage, and steadfast faith

• Baptisms and name days

• New homes and prayer corners, as a symbol of protection and blessing

• Encouragement for those enduring trials or persecution