Silver icon with Saint Barbara. Handmade silver icon on natural wood, made with 925ο silver with local 22K gold plating. 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 depicted in excellent quality and clarity silkscreen with "vivid" colors. 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.
A Brief Life of Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara is one of the best-known figures of the early Christian era. She lived in Nicomedia during the 3rd century and is remembered for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution. According to tradition, she was the daughter of Dioscorus, a pagan who worshipped idols and sought to keep her away from Christian influences. Nevertheless, Barbara came to know Christ and secretly embraced the Christian faith. Her faith eventually became known when, during the construction of a bathhouse intended for her, she ordered a third window to be added in honor of the Holy Trinity. When her father learned of her Christian faith, he handed her over to the authorities. Despite the threats and brutal tortures she endured, Saint Barbara refused to renounce her faith. She was eventually sentenced to death, and according to tradition, it was her own father who carried out the execution. Saint Barbara is traditionally regarded as a protector against fire and lightning. She is also especially honored by artillerymen, miners, and those who work in mines and underground construction. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Barbara on December 4.
