Saint Catherine of Alexandria icon Great Martyr

Icon of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria

Based on a 1900 Original from a Private Collection

This beautiful icon depicts Saint Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria — one of the most venerated saints in the Christian world, renowned for her wisdom, purity, and unwavering faith in Christ.

Saint Catherine was born in Alexandria into a noble family and was distinguished by rare beauty and learning. Rejecting earthly suitors, she came to know Christ as her Heavenly Bridegroom through a miraculous vision. The Most Holy Theotokos appeared to her in a dream with the Divine Child, Who placed a wedding ring on Catherine's finger, saying: "Know no earthly bridegroom." From that time, the saint dedicated herself entirely to Christ.

During the persecutions of Emperor Maximian, Catherine fearlessly confessed the Christian faith before the emperor and pagan philosophers. By the power of the Holy Spirit, she confounded fifty of the most learned philosophers, who themselves came to believe in Christ. Refusing to renounce her faith even under threat of terrible tortures, the saint accepted martyrdom in 304 AD.

Angels carried her holy relics to Mount Sinai, where they rest to this day in the monastery bearing her name.

Believers pray to Saint Catherine for:

• Help in studies and acquiring wisdom
• Strengthening of faith and steadfastness in trials
• Protection of purity and chastity
• Guidance in seeking truth
• Intercession for young women and brides

Saint Catherine is the heavenly patroness of students, scholars, teachers, philosophers, and all who seek true wisdom.

This icon will be a blessed gift for a home iconostasis, especially for those who have dedicated their lives to learning or who preserve virginal purity in Christ.

Feast Day: December 7 (November 24 Old Style)

🖼 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.