Icon of the Bethlehem Martyrs 14,000 infants, killed by Herod in Bethlehem
The Holy Martyrs of 14,000 infants were killed by King Herod in Bethlehem. When the time came for the greatest event – the Incarnation of the Son of God and His Birth from the Blessed Virgin Mary, the eastern magi saw a new star in the sky, foreshadowing the birth of the King of Judah. Immediately they went to Jerusalem to worship the One who was born, and the star showed them the way. After worshiping the Infant of God, they did not return to Jerusalem to Herod, as he ordered them, but, having received a revelation from above, they left for their country in a different way.
Then Herod realized that his plan to find the Baby had not come to fruition, and ordered all male children from two years old and younger to be killed in Bethlehem and the surrounding area. He expected that among the murdered children there would be a Bogomladenets, in whom he saw a rival. The ruined babies became the first martyrs for Christ.
🖼 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
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Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal. We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
