This handmade orthodox icon is a lithography with double varnish layer & gold paint outline to ensure vivid colors and waterproof properties depicting Saint Philomena is a god inspired artwork abiding to the Athonian technique that was gives this icon unique religious and aesthetic value. Philomena – which means “daughter of light” – was a Greek princess who lived on the Island of Corfu during the fourth century. When Philomena was about 13 years old, her parents (who were of Greek royalty) were called to Rome because the Emperor Diocletian wanted to inflict war on the Island. Having seen Philomena’s beauty and having been impressed with her manners, Diocletian asked for her hand in marriage as a sort of peace treaty.