Saint Phocas the Hieromartyr and Bishop of Sinope

Orthodox icon of Saint Phocas the Hieromartyr and Bishop of Sinope 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. Phocas the Hieromartyr was from Sinope of Pontus and lived in the early 2nd century AD, during the years of Emperor Trajan. Phocas's parents, Pamphylos and Maria, were very pious and passed on their faith to their son. From a very young age, he studied the Holy Scriptures and was distinguished for his sincere love for God. The Saint, at the urging of the pious Christians, became a priest and later became Bishop of Sinope. Simultaneously with his missionary activity, he performed many miracles, a fact that annoyed the pagans of the area and resulted in his arrest. In front of the prefect African he confessed his faith and he, cursing, tried to hit him. The prefect then fell dead from a terrible earthquake, but the Saint resurrected him. Then Phocas was led to the emperor and tortured mercilessly, until he surrendered his spirit to the Lord. The Orthodox Church celebrates and honors his sacred memory on September 22 of each year.