Saints Photius and Anicetus of Nicomedia

Orthodox icon of Saints Photius and Anicetus of Nicomedia 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. Photius was the nephew of St. Anicetus and they were born in Nicomedia. When Diocletian wanted to start a persecution against the Christians, he spoke in front of the Senate with the most insulting words against them. Aniketus was also present there, and when he heard these words of the king, not only was he not afraid, but he stood up with courage, declared that he was a Christian. Diocletian, offended by Aniketus' remark, ordered to be thrown to a terrible lion. But the lion stopped his wild rush and tamed like a sheep. Then there was a great earthquake and many pagan statues collapsed. Then they put him on a wheel with a fire burning underneath. But miraculously, the wheel stopped and the fire went out. Then ran and was embraced by his nephew Photius. As soon as the pagans saw this, they tied them both inside the so-called bath of Antony. And after they overheated the water, they both gloriously surrendered their spirits. Their feast day is on July 12.