Silver icon with Saint Matrona Nikonova. Handmade silver icon on natural wood, made with 925ο silver. The natural wood used for the synthesis of the icon is beech (fagus) from Mount Athos, a wood that is receptive to aging techniques that give the appearance of vintage to the wood, without altering the depicted image.
The depictions of faces, hands, halos or other representations are hand-painted on canvas by specialized iconographers, according to the traditional techniques of Byzantine Iconography. The silver frame of the icon is held by nails to resemble the original icons. On the back side, the icon has a small metal ring made of horseshoe nails so that it can be hung.
Dimensions: 14 x 18 cm.
A Brief Life of Saint Matrona
The life of Saint Matrona Nikonova is regarded as an example of profound faith, patience, and love for God. She was born in Russia in 1881 and was blind from birth. Despite this hardship, from an early age she showed a deep connection with the Church and devoted her life to prayer. As she grew older, increasing numbers of people began to visit her, believing that she could understand their struggles and offer them guidance and support through her prayers and advice. Although she faced many hardships throughout her life, she remained calm and steadfast, demonstrating a deep trust in God. At a young age, she also lost the ability to walk, but this did not prevent her from continuing her spiritual work. She offered comfort and support to those who sought her help and, according to tradition, many people received healing and spiritual relief through her prayers. As the end of her life approached, Saint Matrona Nikonova was aware that the time of her repose was drawing near, and she faced it with peace and faith. Saint Matrona Nikonova reposed in 1952 and was buried at the Monastery of Saint Daniel. Her feast day is celebrated on May 2.
