Saint Drosis of Antioch

Orthodox icon of Saint Drosis of Antioch 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. Drosis was daughter of Emperor Trajan, a fierce persecutor of Christians. The bodies of martyred Christians often remained unburied in order to intimidate others. Five virgins, Aglaida, Apolliniaria, Daria, Mamthusa and Thais, took upon themselves the task of burying the bodies of these holy martyrs. When she learned of this, Drosis, a secret Christian but not yet baptized, asked the holy virgins to take her with them. On the advice of the court dignitary, Adrian, a guard was set over those who had been killed to arrest anyone who tried to bury them. On the very first night, St. Drosis and the five virgins were caught. The holy virgins were sentenced to burn in a copper furnace. They bravely accepted execution and were granted crowns of martyrdom. When she heard of this, St. Drosis also decided to endure martyrdom for Christ. In prison, she prayed to the Lord to release her from the prison walls. God heard her prayers and the guards fell asleep so St. Drosis escaped. For seven days the saint hid, spending her time in fasting and prayer. On the eighth day, the holy Martyr Drosis went to the red-hot ovens and cast herself into the fire. Her feast day is on March 22.