Saint Isidore the Martyr of Chios

Orthodox icon of Saint Isidore the Martyr of Chios 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 Isidoros of Chios was in the Royal Fleet of Rome when his faith became known and he suffered severe torture in Chios island. His father arrived in Chios sad and asked his son to embrace idolatry again. When Isidore refused, his father became enraged and asked Admiral Numerius to put him to death, which he did. After the Saint's martyrdom his body was thrown into a well to be devoured by animals, but two Christians, Saints Ammonios and Myrope secretly took his body, and buried it in a secret place, with all due honor. Local tradition agrees that at the place where Saint Isidore was martyred, the mastic trees shed fragrant tears because of the Holy Martyr's suffering. His feast day is on May 14.