St. Irene the Great Martyr icon (3) Mounted on wood Sizes:3 x 5

St. Irene the Great Martyr icon (3) Mounted on wood Sizes:3 x 5Orthodox icon of Saint Irene the Great Martyr (3). Copy of a contemporary icon. Commemorated May 5. The holy Great Martyr Irene was born in the city of Magedon in Persia during the fourth century. She was the daughter of the pagan king Licinius, and her parents named her Penelope. Penelope was very beautiful, and her father kept her isolated in a high tower from the time she was six so that she would not be exposed to Christianity. He also placed

the Christians Theodotus and Rufina

he also turned many unbelievers to Christ

was imperishable and not capable of suffering

On her death bed

appointed a committee to investigate the relics in Padua

and he vowed to spend the rest of their life together in chastity

Here in this dark tomb so recently lay her lifeless Lord

The crucified apostle

Her parents were Christians

and he commanded his daughter to burn incense before them

the wretch

his heart was kindled with love for them to such a degree that he prayed to be counted worthy of a martyr's end like unto theirs