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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 reproductions, made with prayer and a desire for excellence. Choose from our standard mounted option on Museum Quality Paper or you may choose to upgrade to Museum Quality Matte Canvas. Both offer a rich print with saturated coloration and are finished with our high-grade UV protection sealant offering a subtle tactile texture that gives our icons a truly authentic feel & can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Additionally, each Maple-shelled panel is prepared with a painted chamfered front edge as well as a round-over on the back edge to give a shadow box effect when hung on the wall. Our Icons come standard with a sliding key-hole slot on the back which allows for balanced hanging. These beautiful American-made reproductions will be a beloved addition to any home or parish at the fraction of the cost of a hand painted icon.

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