Saint Aquilina (Akylina) the Virgin Martyr

Orthodox icon of Saint Aquilina the Virgin Martyr 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. Aquilina was born in Thessalonica and was the offspring of a pious mother. One day the Saint's father quarreled and wrestled with a Turkish neighbour and killed him. He was arrested by the local authorities. He was terrified of death and sought acquittal, so he offered to become a Muslim. Therefore, they did not execute him. When Aquilina reached 18 years of age, the Turks spoke with her father concerning his daughter to be a Muslim. At this point he summoned Aquilina and requested her to be a Muslim. But Aquilina refused. Observing the Saint's unswerving belief, the father went before the Turks and said that he was unable to persued her to change her beliefs and that they can do whatever they want with her. Upon hearing this they went into a flurry, and immediately dispatched men of the court to apprehend the Martyr. The servant of the judge bound the Saint and led her to the tribunal. The judge blurted out to her to become a Muslim, but Aquilina refused. Hearing this, the judge became incensed. Therefore he commanded that the Saint be undressed and be left wearing only her chemise. Then they tied Aquilina to a column and two servants beat her with rods. Next they untied the Martyr and had her carried by a Christian to her mother's home. After conversing with her mother, the Martyr surrendered her soul into the hands of God on September 27, 1764.