Saint Polydorus the New Martyr of Cyprus

Orthodox icon of Saint Polydorus the New Martyr of Cyprus 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. Polydorus was born in Nicosia, Cyprus around 1740. When Polydorus grew up he started to work in the trade business. In one of his travels in Egypt, he became acquainted with a rich renegade from Zakynthos and went under his service. Very soon Polydorus began drinking and getting drunk, playing cards and spending time in the various joints of debauchery. One night he became very drunk and changed his religion and became Muslim. When he realized his mistake he left from Egypt and went to Beirut. When he reached there, with great agony he ran to see the local Orthodox Bishop and confessed his sin. The Bishop advised him that for his safety and in order to find peace he should resort to a monastery. He took residence in a monastery, however he remained there for only a short time. He left and traveled to various places and ended up at the island of Chios. There he visited Saint Makarios of Corinth, confessed his sins and the Saint read to him the forgiveness prayer and anointed him with Holy Myrrh and gave him Communion. After this he left for the city of New Ephesus in Asia Minor. He ran to the Muslim judge and confessed his faith as a Christian. He ordered Polydorus to be seized, and put him in prison were they begun the tortures. Finally, the judge ordered to be hang. His feast day is on September 3.