Silver-Plated Icon – Saint Helena Dragaš / Saint Ypomone (Η Αγία Ελένη Δραγάση / Η Αγία Υπομονή)
Byzantine-style icon with pure silver plating on wood and hardboard
This beautifully crafted silver-plated icon honors Saint Helena Dragaš, also known as Saint Ypomone (Patience)—a Byzantine empress and monastic who became a symbol of faith, humility, and endurance. As the mother of the last Byzantine emperor and a devout Christian, she lived a life of prayer, charitable work, and unwavering trust in God's providence.
Depicted in the traditional Byzantine style and stamped with pure silver, this icon is mounted on wood and hardboard. It offers a powerful reminder of steadfast faith and patient endurance through trials. A perfect devotional item or a meaningful gift for those facing challenges with spiritual courage.
Feast Day:
May 29
Features:
Byzantine-style silver-stamped icon
Covered with pure silver plating
Mounted on wood and hardboard
Honors a saint of royal dignity and monastic humility
Ideal for personal veneration or as a gift of spiritual encouragement
May the example of Saint Ypomone inspire us to meet life’s trials with faith, patience, and grace.
Materials:
Surface: Wood & hardboard
Width: 6 inches
Height: 7.25 inches
Depth: 1 inch