Saint Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria, with Scenes from Her Life.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria is one of the most beloved and venerated Great Martyrs of the Orthodox Church, renowned for her wisdom, courage, and unwavering devotion to Christ. Born into a noble and educated family in Alexandria, she possessed exceptional knowledge in philosophy, rhetoric, and the sciences. Yet above all earthly learning, Saint Catherine sought the true wisdom that comes from knowing Christ.
When Emperor Maxentius began persecuting Christians, Saint Catherine fearlessly confessed her faith and openly challenged pagan philosophers, exposing the emptiness of idolatry through her profound understanding of both human knowledge and divine truth. By the grace of God, she confounded and converted many learned men, who later accepted martyrdom for Christ. For her bold confession, Saint Catherine endured imprisonment and severe torments, remaining steadfast through prayer and trust in the Lord.
According to tradition, the instrument of her execution—the spiked wheel—was miraculously destroyed, and she was ultimately beheaded, receiving the crown of martyrdom. Angels carried her holy relics to Mount Sinai, where a monastery was later founded in her honor, remaining a center of Christian pilgrimage to this day.
Believers pray before the icon of Saint Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria for wisdom, strength of faith, purity of heart, courage in trials, and guidance in education and important life decisions. She is especially revered as a heavenly patron of students, scholars, teachers, and all who seek to unite knowledge with faith in Christ.
Original icon: 17th century
🖼 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.
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