Stephanida Of Damascus . Icon of the Holy Martyr

Saint Stephanida of Damascus-Martyr who suffered for Christ under the Emperor Marcus Aurelius the Philosopher in the 2nd century.The icon depicts the Saint as a young woman, although at the time of her martyrdom she was not even 16 years old.
The Orthodox name of Stephanides in baptism is given to children bearing the name of Stephanie .She is the patron Saint of those who are named after her.
The Saint should pray for steadfastness, for strengthening in the faith ,for finding his way.
The icon is written on a lime Board with back keys.Gold leaf background. The icon was painted in compliance with ancient technologies, with the blessing and corresponds to the iconographic Canon.