Saint Lydia of Philippi

Orthodox icon of Saint Lydia of Philippi 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 Lydia was a first-century “seller of purple,” an expensive, wine-colored fabric.          On the Sabbath day, Saint Paul went to worship with the Greek Jews of Philippi. There he preached the Gospel to the women gathered. One of the women, Lydia, was moved by the Holy Spirit to accept Christ as the Messiah and was baptized, together with her whole household. She thus became the first convert to Christianity in Europe. Enthusiastically, she begged the Apostles to accept her hospitality and stay at her house, which they did.    Saint Lydia’s feast day varies greatly throughout the Christian world. In the Byzantine tradition she is commemorated on May 20, while the Slavs commemorate her on March 23 and June 25. Roman Catholics commemorate her on August 3, Episcopalians on January 27, and Lutherans on October 25.