Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus Icon
The 9 Cyzicus Martyrs, whose memorial day is celebrated on May 12, glorified their earthly lives with their unyielding faith in Christ and steadfastness in confessing Christ’s truth even under the harsh conditions of pagan persecution. Here are some key points in their history:
Spread of Christianity: In the 3rd century, following the preaching of St. Paul the Apostle, Christianity began to spread in Kizik, an ancient city in Asia Minor, which was first consecrated to Christianity. However, many, for fear of persecution, concealed their faith.
Pagan persecution: Pagan rites and cults were common in Kizik at this time, and Christianity was persecuted. Many Christians went into hiding, but the nine martyrs of Kizik were not afraid to confess their faith.
Unity in Faith: The nine martyrs were of different ages, from different cities and social classes, but they were united in their fervent faith in Christ. They were resolute in their conviction and united in their decision to remain faithful to Christ.
Glorification of Faith: The martyrs preached the faith of Christ aloud and did not hide it, even when they were captured, tortured, and threatened with death. They remained faithful to their faith until death.
Martyrdom: The martyrs were subjected to long and cruel tortures, but even with the promise of freedom they did not deny their faith. They were killed for the witness of Christ.
Preservation of relics and miracles: After the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, when Christianity became the dominant religion, the relics of the martyrs were found and kept in a temple that was built in their honor. The relics of the martyrs radiated gracious power and performed miracles and healings.
The nine martyrs of Cyzicus serve as an example of steadfastness and faithfulness in confessing faith in Christ even in the most difficult and dangerous circumstances. Their lives and martyrdom remind believers of the importance of affirming and defending their faith and their willingness to sacrifice for it.
In the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of the Cyzicus Martyrs, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon-painting. Hand-painted icons of the Saints are not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also real works 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 of iconography with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All icons of the Mstyora Icons are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order the icon of the Nine Martyrs of Cyzicus 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.
You can order measurement icons, analoy icons, temple icons, and icons for iconostasis.
