Saint Stephen the Protomartyr Printed Icon

This printed Orthodox icon of Saint Stephen the Protomartyr depicts the first Christian martyr in traditional Byzantine iconographic style. Saint Stephen is shown wearing richly decorated deacon’s vestments and holding a censer and the stones associated with his martyrdom. The image is reproduced with a high-quality glossy finish and a luminous gold-leaf background, creating a radiant and dignified presentation.

The icon is mounted on a lightweight 6 mm MDF panel, making it easy to handle and display. A metal hanging hook is securely fitted to the back, so the icon arrives ready for wall display in a home prayer corner, bedroom, living space, or other place of devotion.

Saint Stephen is traditionally depicted wearing the vestments of a deacon, reflecting his service to the early Christian community. His richly decorated garments emphasize his ecclesiastical ministry.

The censer is an important attribute of Saint Stephen’s depiction as a deacon and represents his liturgical service. The stones shown with him recall his martyrdom by stoning, making them a distinctive symbol of his witness to Christ.

Saint Stephen is honored as the Protomartyr, meaning the first martyr of the Christian Church.

The luminous gold-leaf background enhances the sacred character of the image and recalls the radiant backgrounds traditionally associated with Byzantine and Orthodox icons.

December 27 — Feast of Saint Stephen the Protomartyr and Archdeacon.

-A beautiful addition to a home prayer corner

-A thoughtful gift for an Orthodox Christian

-A suitable name-day or feast-day gift

-A meaningful gift for a deacon or church servant

-A dignified addition to an Orthodox icon collection