Saint Sophia of Slutsk - Holy Righteous Princess of Slutsk. Wooden orthodox icon.
The Saint Sophia of Slutsk – Holy Righteous Princess icon honors the life and legacy of Princess Sophia of Slutsk (1585–1612), a devoted defender of the Orthodox faith. On the margins of the icon, Saints Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga and Apostle Andrew the First-Called are depicted as intercessors, reinforcing the sacred example of Sophia’s piety, courage, and dedication to God.
Princess Sophia played a pivotal role in protecting the Orthodox Church during a period of religious turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1596, when the Union with Rome was proclaimed, she actively defended her people and their holy sites. Under her leadership, the residents of Slutsk united under the Transfiguration Brotherhood to preserve Orthodox traditions. Sophia even persuaded her Calvinist husband to secure a royal decree guaranteeing the freedom of her subjects to practice their faith without coercion or forced conversion. Her tireless devotion preserved Slutsk as the only city in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to remain independent of Rome.
Believers turn to Saint Sophia of Slutsk in prayer for protection of their faith, courage in defending spiritual values, guidance in leadership, and assistance in charitable and righteous deeds. Her life inspires Christians to act with justice, compassion, and unwavering devotion to God. This icon is perfect for home altars, prayer corners, or as a meaningful gift, bringing spiritual strength, intercession, and blessing into any sacred space.
🖼 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")
📏 Size: 14x30 cm (6"x12")
🎁 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.
