Saint Elesa of Kythera

Orthodox icon of Saint Elesa of Kythera on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon.

St. Elesa came from the Peloponnese. Her parents were Eugenia, a God-fearing Christian and Elladios, a wealthy Greek pagan. Her mother raised her according to the requirements of Christianity. At the age of 14 she was orphaned by her mother and indulged in innumerable benefits to the poor. When her father decided to marry her to a pagan, Elesa refused and fled to Kythira after first distributing all her belongings to the poor. As soon as Elladios was informed of this fact, he traveled to Kythira to find her and persuade her. The Saint refused to return to her paternal home and as a result her father tortured her in a horrible way and finally beheaded her on August 1, 375 AD. Saint Elesa is considered the patron saint of Kythira. Her memory is honored by the Orthodox Christian Church on August 1 of each year.