Saint Aquilina of Byblos or Thessalonica and Angel-Guardian. Wooden orthodox icon.

Saint Aquilina of Byblos or Thessalonica and Angel-Guardian. Wooden orthodox icon.

Saint Aquilina lived during the Great Persecution (303-305). She was the daughter of Eutolmius, a nobleman from Byblos of Phoenicia. When she was five years old, she was baptized by Bishop Euphalius. From the age of ten, Aquilina so zealously explained to her peers how to renounce idolatry and turn to Christ that she was handed over by a certain Nicodemus to the proconsul Volusian. The latter was instructed by Emperor Diocletian to carry out the first decrees on the persecution of Christians in this region of the Roman Empire.

The saint fearlessly confessed the name of the Savior before the governor, who, without mercy for her youth, ordered her to be beaten with whips and her ears pierced with red-hot rods. An angel came to the aid of the girl when she was considered dead and left outside the city. Unnoticed by the guards, Aquilina reached Volusianus's bedroom. The governor, awakened by the sudden appearance of the Christian, called for help in fear. Accusing the saint of witchcraft, he ordered her beheaded the following day.

Aquilina's holy relics were later transferred to Constantinople. They were placed next to the Forum in a temple built in her honor, where she was greatly revered.

🖼 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

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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.