Saint Myron the New Martyr of Crete

Orthodox icon of Saint Myron the New Martyr of Crete 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. Myron was born in Heraklion and earned his living by working as a tailor. However, some Muslims set out to find a way to cause him to abandon Orthodox Christianity and accept Islam. One day the Muslims found a young boy and convinced him to declare that Myron had molested him. This charge gave the Muslims the excuse they needed to apprehend and bring Myron before the kadi. He said to Myron he had two choices: convert and safe his life or remain an Orthodox Christian and suffer death. Myron replied that he was born an Orthodox Christian and he was ready to die as an Orthodox Christian. Hearing this response, the kadi ordered Myron beaten and placed in jail. On the way to his execution, Myron greeted all the Orthodox Christians he met and said to them, ''Brethren, forgive me and God will forgive you''. Myron's death followed swiftly by hanging on March 20, 1793.