Lithograph of Saint Marina in grooved wood, gilded with ormolu and painted in red - bordeaux color with matte varnish.
Dimensions: 21 x 32 cm.
A Brief Life of Saint Marina
Saint Marina was born in Antioch of Pisidia and lived during the 3rd century AD. She lost her mother at a very young age and was raised by a Christian woman who helped her learn about the Christian faith. Although her father was a pagan, she chose to follow Christ. When he learned of her faith, he rejected her decision and cast her away. Her faith later became known to the Roman authorities. At first, the governor of the region tried to win her over with promises and honors, but when she refused to renounce her beliefs, he ordered her to be tortured. Saint Marina endured every trial without abandoning her faith. According to Church tradition, while she was imprisoned, she encountered the devil, who tried to frighten her by appearing in terrifying forms. Despite the torture that followed, Saint Marina remained steadfast in her faith. Her courage and the miraculous events associated with her martyrdom led many people to believe in Christ. She was eventually sentenced to death by beheading and is honored by the Church as one of the great martyrs on July 17. After her death, her relics were transferred to various places. Today, part of her relics is kept in a church in Athens dedicated to Saint Marina, while her right hand is preserved at Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos.
