Orthodox Icon of St. Irene the Martyr and St. Irene the Great Martyr
The icons of St. Irene, in this case Irene of Corinth and Irene the Great Martyr, have a special significance in the Orthodox Christian tradition. Let us examine the significance of each of them:
Irene of Corinth Holy Martyr:
– Martyr: Irene of Corinth was a Christian woman who lived during the time of the Roman Emperor Decianus, when Christianity was persecuted. Irene openly professed faith in Christ and was willing to become a martyr without renouncing Christianity.
– An example of faithfulness to the faith: The image of Irene of Corinth on the icon serves as an example of unwavering faithfulness to the faith, even in the face of persecution and suffering. She was willing to give her life for her faith, and her image reminds believers of the need to fight for their spiritual convictions.
Irene the Holy Great Martyr:
– Great Martyr: St. Irene is one of the most revered Saints in Orthodoxy. She became a Great Martyr for her fidelity to the Christian faith and her rejection of paganism, which led to her suffering and martyrdom.
– Prayer-giver and intercessor: Irene is considered a prayer-giver and intercessor before God. The faithful pray to her, asking for help and intercession in spiritual and earthly needs.
Icons of St. Irene remind the faithful of the strength and steadfastness in faith, as well as sacrificial devotion to God. They serve as a source of inspiration and consolation for believers, especially in difficult times, and remind them of the importance of fidelity to Christian beliefs.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of St. Irene, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. The icon of the Saints is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a real work of art, which 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 icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order an Orthodox Icon of St. Irene the Martyr and St. Irene the Great Martyr 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.
