Saint Benjamin the Deacon of Persia

Orthodox icon of Saint Benjamin the Deacon of Persia 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. 

The King of Persia seized and imprisoned a deacon with the name Benjamin. After 2 years there came an envoy from Rome, who, when he was informed of this imprisonment, petitioned the King to release the deacon. The King ordered Benjamin to promise that he would not attempt to teach the Christian religion to any of the Magi (worshippers of the sun and the moon), and the envoy exhorted Benjamin to obey, but Benjamin refused. The King had not been informed of this refusal and ordered him to be set free. Benjamin continued to preach the Gospel as before. After a year information of his conduct was given to the King, and he was summoned and ordered to deny the Christian faith. Benjamin refused and the King had 20 reeds pointed and driven into the nails of his hands and feet. After this he pointed another reed and drove it into his private part and by working it up and down caused unspeakable agony. After this torture the King ordered him to be impaled upon a stout knotted staff and so Benjamin died. His feast day is on October 13.