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Saint Winifred of Wales

Saint Winifred of Wales

Regular price €150,00 EUR
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Catholic icon of Saint Winifred of Wales 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.

Saint Winefride, or Winifride, is of a seventh century Welsh noble woman who decided to dedicate her life to the service of the Christian church and become a nun. Enraged by her decision, her former suitor, Caradoc, confronted her and cut off her head, which rolled down a hill. Witnessing the murder of his niece, Saint Beuno rushed to the place where Winefride’s head had come to rest and brought it back to her lifeless body. Invoking judgement from heaven, Beuno succeeded in restoring Winefride’s life when he placed her head on her body, but Caradoc fell dead on the spot and was swallowed by the earth. As a sign of the miracle, a permanent faint red line traced Winefride’s throat. She stayed eight years at Holywell before retiring to another nunnery, Gwytherin, further inland. The well springs from the place where the severed head was said to have come to a rest and, thanks to its reputed healing properties, it is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.

Materials

wood panel

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Care Instructions

My handpainted icons are made from natural materials that constantly interact with their environment. These above materials are sensitive to extreme light, heat and humidity.

Handling the icons should also be done cautiously; oils from our hands can stain their shiny surface. Dust can softly be removed with a pure white cloth.

Following the above simple instructions will guarantee that your icon will age gracefully through time and will be enjoyed by the generations to come.

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