Small icon (lithograph) of Saint Aphrodite, on hard MDF with matte varnish.
Dimensions: 7 x 12 cm.
A Brief Life of Saint Aphrodite
Saint Aphrodite lived in Adrianople, in Thrace, during the reign of Emperor Licinius. She was one of the Forty Holy Virgins who had dedicated their lives to Christ and were guided spiritually by the deacon Ammon. When the authorities learned of their Christian faith, they arrested them and attempted to force them to renounce Christ and worship pagan idols. However, the holy women remained steadfast in their faith and prayed with courage, fully aware of the trials that lay ahead. Despite the pressure and torture they endured, they refused to abandon their faith. Saint Aphrodite, together with the other virgins, remained faithful to Christ until the end and received the crown of martyrdom. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Aphrodite on September 1, together with the other Holy Virgins.
