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Icon of Three Saints: St. John Climacus, St. Alexander Nevsky, and St. Daria the Martyr
This 19th-century icon brings together three saints whose names were likely chosen to reflect the patron saints of a particular family, a common and deeply personal tradition in Russian Orthodox iconography. Such icons were often commissioned so that each family member — grandparent, parent, and child — could find their own heavenly intercessor gathered on a single panel, watching over the household as one.
St. John Climacus (feast day March 30) was a 6th–7th century monk and abbot of Sinai, renowned above all for his spiritual masterwork, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, which describes the soul's step-by-step journey toward union with God through the virtues. He is one of the most revered teachers of the monastic and ascetic tradition, and his icon traditionally shows him beside a ladder reaching toward heaven.
St. Alexander Nevsky (feast days celebrated June 12 and December 6) was a 13th-century Grand Prince of Novgorod and Vladimir, remembered as a brilliant military leader who defended Russian lands from invasion while skillfully preserving peace with the Mongol Golden Horde. In his final years he took monastic vows, and he is venerated as a righteous prince, a defender of the Orthodox faith, and a patron of soldiers and statesmen.
St. Daria the Martyr (feast day April 1) lived in 3rd-century Rome and, together with her husband St. Chrysanthus, embraced Christianity and dedicated her life to prayer and charitable works despite fierce persecution. She was martyred for her unwavering faith and is honored as one of the early virgin-martyrs of the Church, a model of steadfast devotion under trial.
As a 19th-century family icon, this piece carries a particular warmth and intimacy — painted not for a church or public veneration, but to stand quietly in a home, joining a wise monastic teacher, a noble defender of the faith, and a faithful martyr in the daily prayers of the family who once commissioned it.
🖼 Product Features
Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.
- Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
- Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
- Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
- Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
- Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal
📏 Available Sizes
• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect For
• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts
• Housewarming and family blessings
• Prayer corners and devotional spaces
• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days
🌍 Worldwide Delivery
Securely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.
✨ Crafted with Tradition
Each icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.
