This radiant hand-painted icon honors Saint Raphael the Hieromartyr, Saint Nicholas the Deacon, and Saint Irene, three newly-revealed martyrs who suffered during the Ottoman occupation and miraculously appeared in the 20th century through divine revelations on the island of Lesvos. Created in traditional Byzantine style with egg tempera and enriched with authentic 22K gold leaf, the icon is mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood, reflecting the grace and spiritual light of these holy martyrs.
Saint Raphael was a priest-monk, Nicholas his deacon, and young Irene a faithful child—all tortured and martyred for their faith. Their appearances to the faithful in modern times brought consolation, healing, and countless miracles, making their shrine in Karyes, Lesvos a place of profound pilgrimage.
Feast Day:
Bright Tuesday (the Tuesday after Pascha)
Features:
Traditional Byzantine-style hand painting using egg tempera
Embellished with genuine 22K gold leaf
Mounted on asymmetrically hand-carved natural wood
Intercessors for healing, family unity, and faith under persecution
A sacred and miraculous icon for homes, chapels, and faithful pilgrims
May the holy martyrs Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene intercede for us with healing, hope, and unwavering faith in Christ.
Materials:
Surface: Wood & hardboard
Width: 6.5 inches
Height: 9 inches
Depth: 1 inch