Saint Abbess and Martyr Vasilissa of Egypt. Wooden orthodox icon.

Saint Abbess and Martyr Vasilissa of Egypt. Wooden orthodox icon.

The noble and rich maiden Vasilissa, by the will of her parents, married the pious youth Julian. When after the wedding feast the bride and groom entered the bedchamber, the room was filled with an extraordinary fragrance. "What does this mean?" Vasilissa asked in surprise. "The fragrance," Julian answered her, "comes from Christ, who loves purity. If we preserve our virginity in purity and please the Savior, then we will become his chosen vessels and receive salvation in the coming age." "And what else is more necessary than salvation?" Vasilissa exclaimed, and the young people knelt down and began to pray.

And suddenly an extraordinary light shone in the room and a vision appeared: the King of Glory Christ with a multitude of virgins and the Most Holy Theotokos with the faces of virgins. Four elders standing near the bed held golden cups full of fragrances. “These cups,” said one of the elders, “depict your perfection, for you are blessed that you have striven for eternal life.” Julian and Basilissa saw a large book on the bed, and in it their names written in golden letters. “In this book,” continued the elder, “are listed pure, sober, merciful, meek people who have endured severe trials. You are now numbered among them.” After these words, the vision ceased, and the spouses joyfully spent the rest of the night singing psalms.

Some time after the marriage of Julian and Basilissa, their parents died, leaving them a rich inheritance. They, having received freedom for spiritual life, built two monasteries, one for men and one for women, took monastic vows, and served as abbots in these monasteries.

📏 Size: 14x30 cm (6"x12")

🖼 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

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• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days

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