Saint Rhipsimia of Armenia

Orthodox icon of Saint Rhipsimia of Armenia 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.   

When the Emperor Diocletian sought a wife for himself, he was brought portraits painted of beautiful women, and among them was of the beautiful virgin Rhipsimia. He sent word to her that he desired to marry her. Because Rhipsimia had dedicated her life to Christ in virginity, she secretly fled Asia Minor with her Abbess Gaiana and 70 nuns and went to Ararat in Armenia, where they hid in a cave. The King of Armenia, who desired Rhipsimia for himself, had Gaiana brought to the palace, to convince her to persuade Rhipsimia to marry him. Instead, she encouraged Rhipsimia not to give in. During the night the King sent his soldiers to captured Rhipsimia. Binding her hands behind her back, they cut out her tongue, and stretching her out on a standing wooden board, they began to burn her with the torches. They then drove spikes into her stomach, causing her intestines to fall to the ground. Here eyes were also removed. Finally they cut her up into small pieces. Her feast day is on September 30.