Saint Emily or Emilia the Mother of Saints carry on icon With her steadfast refusal

With her steadfast refusal

" According to Orthodox tradition

After sickness carried off Sophia's husband and all her children in succession

The Heart of Christ is represented burning with love for mankind most vividly manifest in His suffering and sacrifice on the Cross in this icon of Christ

which changed and renewed the monastic life of Europe

Saint Emily or Emilia the Mother of Saints carry on icon With her steadfast refusalOrthodox icon of Saint Emily or Emilia 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. Emmelia of Caesarea was was the wife of Basil the Elder and bore ten children, including Basil of Caesarea, Macrina the Younger, Peter of