🕊️ Saint Luke of Crimea – Bishop, Surgeon, Martyr, and Miracle-Worker
This powerful Orthodox icon honors Saint Luke of Crimea (Valentin Felixovich Voyno-Yasenetsky), canonized for his heroic witness to the Christian faith and his compassionate healing of the sick. A brilliant surgeon, archbishop, and confessor during one of the darkest periods in Russian history, Saint Luke is revered for his spiritual strength and medical genius.
✨ Why This Icon Matters:
Saint Luke’s life united the callings of science and faith, as he operated on thousands while serving as a bishop in the Orthodox Church. Despite repeated arrests, torture, and exile, he never renounced his priesthood or Christian beliefs. He famously debated Soviet officials in open court, defending belief in God with spiritual conviction and brilliant wit.
He once said:
“I have opened many skulls in surgery and never found the mind or conscience — yet I know they exist. Just as God does.”
📖 Legacy and Inspiration:
Ordained secretly in 1923, became Archbishop of Crimea (1946–1961)
Served as a military surgeon during World War II, operating in 150+ hospitals
Author of “Spirit, Soul and Body”, a theological classic
Blinded in his final years, yet continued serving the Church until his death
Buried in Simferopol, where his tomb remains a site of pilgrimage and healing
🖼️ Icon Features:
• Subject: Saint Luke of Crimea (Archbishop Voyno-Yasenetsky) • Style: Orthodox Christian iconography • Material: Durable MDF wooden board • Print: High-resolution mineral-based pigments • Finish: Hand-applied natural wax coating • Mounting: Metal hook installed — ready to hang • Handmade in Portugal by Orthodox artisans • Blessed with reverence before shipping
📏 Available Sizes:
12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
23 x 30 cm (9" x 12")
30 x 39 cm (12" x 15")
Thickness: 1.6 cm
🙏 Perfect For:
Orthodox Christian homes or hospitals
Medical professionals and chaplains
Gifts of faith for healing and spiritual strength
Prayer spaces and chapels
📦 Shipping & Care:
Ships from Portugal
Carefully packaged for secure international delivery
Easy care: gently clean with a soft, dry cloth
Intended for devotional or decorative use only
🕯️ Bring the intercession and courage of Saint Luke into your home or practice — a holy symbol of resilience, healing, and unwavering faith.
