Saints Galaktion and Episteme the Martyrs

Orthodox icon of Saints Galaktion and Episteme the Martyrs 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. Galaktion was the son of Kletophon and Leukippe, who were rich and distinguished, but initially childless, pagan couple. When the couple was converted after being evangelized by a travelling monk/priest/beggar on the promise that the one, true God would hear their prayers and grant them a child, Galation was conceived and born. Galation hoped from the beginning to live the monastic life, but he submitted in obedience to his parents and was betrothed to the beautiful pagan woman Episteme. During the course of their engagement, over subsequent visits Galation converted first his fiancée and then her servant, Eutolmius. The couple went away to the mountain of Publion: Galation to a men's monastery, and Episteme to an abbey. They did not leave their monasteries, and neither saw the other until their deaths. A fierce persecution arose, and both were brought to trial. When Galation was martyred under Emperor Decius at Emesa in 251 AD, Episteme went to his side and was killed with him. Their feast day is on November 5.