Saint Willibrord Bishop of Utrecht

Catholic icon of Saint Willibrord, Bishop of Utrecht 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 Willibrord was the first missionary to the Low Countries, in particular the Frisians in the north of the Netherlands. Born in Northumbria (northern England) in 658, he entered the monastic life at a young age following the death of his mother. He was talented and zealous, and desired to help in the missionary efforts that were spreading into northern Europe. He and several Irish monks traveled to Frisia about the year 690, and preached throughout the land. Willibrord was consecrated as the first bishop of Utrecht, and despite the opposition of Radbod, the king of the Frisians, he managed to convert many to Christ. He worked many miracles, which are recounted in the Life written by Saint Alcuin of York, a contemporary of Saint Willibrord's. Later in life, Willibrord established a monastery in Echternach (now Luxembourg), where he continued to preach. He reposed peacefully in 739 at the age of 81. To this day his sacred relics rest in the Abbey of Echternach, where a sacred spring flows. He is the patron saint of epilepsy, Luxembourg and Netherlands.