Hand painted icon of Saint Hyacinth, made in Mount Athos, on natural wood. The icon is delivered in a wooden box.
Saint Hyacinth hailed from Caesarea in Cappadocia and served Emperor Trajan as a ‘cubicularius’, that is chambermaid. During a period of intense persecution of christians, Saint Hyacinth remained steadfast in his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, despite Trajan's orders. For this act, he was imprisoned without being given food, except for food soaked in the blood of animals from idolatrous sacrifices. Refusing to eat the idol sacrifices, Saint Hyacinth endured 40 days without food and water. He prayed incessantly until he peacefully passed away at the age of 20. It is said that the guards witnessed a dazzling light and angels with torches crowning the body of Saint Hyacinth in his cell. By Trajan's order, the holy relics of the Saint were to be torn apart by wild animals, but the angels protected and saved them. Ultimately, the holy relics were buried in the homeland of Saint Hyacinth, Caesarea. Our Church celebrates his memory on July 3rd.
