Saint Righteous Youth Artemius of Verkola. Wooden orthodox icon.
Saint Artemy Verkholsky was born in 1532 in the village of Verkola in the Dvina region (Arkhangelsk region, Russia), to a pious peasant family. Raised in the fear of God and Christian piety, Saint Artemy was distinguished by his meekness, obedience and diligence even in childhood. At the age of 12, while working in the field, he was killed by lightning.
Superstitious fellow villagers left the body of blessed Artemy, as having died a sudden death, unburied and placed it in the forest, on top of the ground, covering it with brushwood and birch bark. It lay there, forgotten by everyone, for 32 years. But in 1577, the relics of Saint Artemy were miraculously found incorrupt and became famous for many miracles and healings of diseases. Thus, during the malignant fever that spread in the Dvina region, the Verkola peasant Kallinik took birch bark from the coffin of St. Artemy, hung it on the cross on the chest of his dying son, and he was healed.
Later, icons of the righteous Artemy were painted. Shavings remained from the boards on which they were painted. From them, the sick also received healing from their ailments. A monastery was founded at the place where the relics of the holy youth were found, where his holy relics were placed.
🖼 Product Features
• Printed on durable MDF wood panel
• Mineral pigment inks for long-lasting color
• Sealed with protective beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — includes mounted metal hook
• Handmade by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Lightweight yet solid: board thickness is 1.6 cm (0.6")
📏 Available Sizes
• 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect for
• Orthodox Christian gifts
• Spiritual housewarming gifts
• Prayer corners and devotional altars
• Baptisms, name days, and feast days
🌍 Ships worldwide with secure packaging
Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
