Saint Margaret Clitherow

Catholic icon of Saint Margaret Clitherow 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. Margaret was born in York, 1556. In 1571 she married John Clitherow, a wealthy butcher and bore 3 children. In 1574 she converted to Roman Catholicism. She risked her life by harbouring and maintaining priests; she rented a house, where she kept priests hidden and Mass was celebrated through the thick of persecution. In March 1586 the Clitherow house was searched and a frightened boy revealed the location of the priest hole. Margaret was arrested with the crime of harbouring Catholic priests. She was sentenced to death, by being crushed to death by her own door. Her feast day is on October 25 in Wales, on May 4 in England, August 30 and February 27. She is the patron saint of businesswomen, converts, martyrs, Catholic Women's League and Latin Mass Society.