Saint Athanasia of Aigina the Wonderworker

Orthodox icon of Saint Athanasia of Aigina the Wonderworker 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. Athanasia was born on the island of Aigina from pious parents in the 9th century. Her parents married her against her will. A few days after the wedding, her husband was murdered by barbarian pirates. Then the Saint, after becoming a widow, considered the moment suitable to fulfill her holy desire for monasticism. And while she was preoccupied with this, a royal decree arrived in Aegina, by which all unmarried women and widows were ordered to marry gentile men. So Athanasia, against her will, entered into a second marriage. After some time, she convinced her husband to become a monk, although he was a national. Her husband after a while surrended his soul to the Lord. St. Athanasia took refuge in a hermitage, where she lived with strict exercise and fasting. From there she visited Byzantium, where she practiced asceticism for 7 years, and then returned again to the place of her peace. She died peacefully. Her feast day is on April 18.