St. Natalia of Nicomedia, a revered saint in Orthodox Christianity, is commemorated through the veneration of her icon, capturing the essence of her life and devotion to the Christian faith.
St. Natalia lived during the early years of the fourth century in Nicomedia, an important city in the Roman Empire. Married to a pagan named Adrian, she secretly embraced Christianity and dedicated herself to the Christian way of life. Her husband, unaware of her faith, served as a soldier in the Roman army.
The icon of St. Natalia typically portrays her in the attire of her time, reflecting the modesty and humility for which she is renowned. Often depicted with a cross, the symbol of her Christian commitment, and with a martyr’s palm, representing her eventual martyrdom for the Christian faith.
St. Natalia’s life took a tragic turn when her husband faced persecution for being a Christian. During this difficult period, she remained steadfast in her faith and encouraged her husband to endure the trials for the sake of Christ. When Adrian was eventually martyred, St. Natalia continued to profess her Christian beliefs openly, even in the face of danger.
The veneration of the icon of St. Natalia serves as a source of inspiration for believers, reminding them of the strength and courage exhibited by this holy woman during a challenging era for Christians. Her life is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the unwavering commitment to one’s beliefs.
In Orthodox Christian tradition, believers turn to the icon of St. Natalia for intercession, seeking her prayers and guidance, especially in matters of faith, marriage, and courage in times of adversity. The icon becomes a focal point for contemplation and a tangible connection to the spiritual legacy of St. Natalia of Nicomedia.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of Natalia, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon painting. A handmade icon of St. Natalia is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a true work of art that will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon production, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting are performed by professional masters and painters iconographers with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All icons of the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order Natalia of Nicomedia Orthodox Icon in the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons”, Mstyora, Vladimir region, where icons have been painted since 1628.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order.
We accept orders for measurement icons, analoy icons, church icons, and icons for iconostasis.
