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Feast Day/Commemorated: July 22

In the 14th century, on the island of Chios, lived Saint Markella, daughter of the town's mayor. Raised in devout Christian faith by her parents, she endured the early loss of her mother, a tragedy that plunged her father into a deep depression. Markella, with unwavering devotion to Christ, sought to maintain her virginity, steadfastly resisting the numerous temptations cast by the Devil. When his efforts proved futile, the Evil One turned his malevolent gaze upon her father, igniting within him an unnatural and perverse lust for his own child. One fateful day, the father brazenly declared his wicked desire. Markella, horrified and weeping, fled. Reaching the water's edge with no escape, a rock miraculously opened, enveloping her lower body. Her father, consumed by fury at being denied his abhorrent desire, arrived and tragically beheaded her. To this day, the miraculous rock, from which healing waters are said to flow, stands as a testament to Saint Markella the Virgin-Martyr in her dedicated church on Chios.

About Our Icons (Print and Mounted):

Theophany Works Icons are handcrafted Orthodox Christian icon reproductions made in the United States with prayer and a desire for excellence. Each of our icons are printed on museum-quality matte canvas, providing a rich print with saturated coloration that lends to a beautiful handwritten-icon appearance.

All Theophany Works Icons are mounted on beveled wooden boards and finished with a high-quality UV protection sealant. This offers a subtle authentic-feeling texture while also enhancing durability, allowing for cleaning with a damp cloth. Additionally, each icon is given a maple-shelled keyhole slot on its back for easy and balanced hanging.

Our beautiful icon reproductions are lovingly made in our Lancaster, Pennsylvania studio. We pray they are a blessing to all who receive them, and we believe they will be a beloved addition to any home or parish—each at a fraction of the cost of a hand-painted icon.

***Our Beloved Brothers & Sisters in Christ: Please allow 3 weeks for production as each icon is made to order. If an icon is needed sooner for a baptism, chrismation, wedding, or name day, please contact us—we will always do our very best to accommodate your request.

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