St. Glykeria icon Mounted on wood Sizes:8 X 11

St. Glykeria icon Mounted on wood Sizes:8 X 11Orthodox icon of Saint Glykeria, Gluceria, Virgin martyr at Heraclea. Commemorated May 13th. Saint Glyceria came from an illustrious family, and her father Macarius was a high ranking Roman official. St Glyceria lost both her father and mother at an early age. Falling in with Christians, she converted to the true Faith, and she visited the church every day. Sabinus, the prefect of Trajanopolis, received the imperial edict ordering Christians to offer

From the moment of her healing Mary led a new life

In October

and pilgrims flock there from all over the world

Give whatever you can to help the poor in their misfortune

There is a close connection between the symbolism in this icon and the "Akathistos Hymn" of Theotokos

When she refused to enter into marriage with the son of the city official Symphronius

In his youth he had been raised at the Eratus monastery near the city of Hermopolis

so thou shouldest behold me and be comforted

Preserving the unity of the Church

She never used this knowledge to embarrass others

grant me also to go through the water of holy Baptism

"Welcome the sailor who brings fruit to you today and eat it with joy