Saint Helen, the Equal to the Apostles

Orthodox icon of Saint Helen, the Equal to the Apostles 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. Helen was born in Drepano of Bithynia in 247 AD. and came from a humble family. She married Constantius Chlorus, a Roman officer, with whom she had a son, the emperor Constantine the Great. When Constantius became emperor of Galatia, he divorced Helen and married Theodora. The Saint went to the East, where she lived humbly with the help of Constantine the Great. In 326 AD Helen went to Jerusalem and managed, after many difficulties, to discover the Holy Cross. The Saint was distinguished for her beneficences and for the reconstruction of new Churches. He slept peacefully in 327 AD. at the age of 80. Her remains were placed in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople and later transported to Venice. Her memory is commemorated on May 21 of each year.