Description
Christian Orthodox Necklace Pendant HOLY MARTYR VICTORIA (NIKA). PRAYER Materials: Sterling Silver (925 grade), 24K Gilding, Blackening Average weight: 2 grams Size: 20 x 9 mm (including the bail) Technique: casting, gilding, blackening, handmade. Symbolism and application of the item It may be interesting, that there are 5 saints Victorias. This pendant icon is dedicated ...to the holy martyr Victoria, who died together with her brother saint martyr Acisclus in 304. Both of them lived in Cordoba. They suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Diocletian along with his sister Victoria. Their feast day is 17 November. After they were arrested, Acisclus and Victoria were tortured. According to tradition, Victoria was killed by arrows, and Acisclus was beheaded. Their home was turned into a church. Acisclus and Victoria are represented in art as a young man and woman crowned with roses. Acisclus, along with his sister Victoria, are patron saints of Córdoba, and their cult was venerated throughout Hispania and southern France, especially in Provence. There was a minor church dedicated to Saint Acisclus on the slopes of Montserrat. This icon pendant could be a nice present to any youth, especially to a brother or sister. Why should you buy this item?Need further information? If you have any questions, please, do not hesitate to contact me, I'll gladly answer them.
- On the opposite side of the item, there is the text of the saint's prayer: "Holy saint of God Victoria, pray to God for me, a sinner";
- The pendant can be worn alone or with a decoration in the form of the crescent moon;
- The image is made with love and attention to detail.
