St Elvira the Martyr – Icon
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St Elvira the Martyr – Icon with a Palm and Cross
The icon depicts St Elvira as a young Christian martyr. She wears a light-coloured mantle over a red tunic. Her head is surrounded by a golden halo and a wreath of pink flowers. She holds a palm branch and sword, while a large wooden X-shaped cross stands behind her. A metal brazier is visible at her feet.
The gilded background, rich colours and traditional symbols of martyrdom create a solemn sacred composition. The icon can be displayed in a home prayer corner, chapel or parish room.
Who Was St Elvira the Martyr?
Very little information about the life of St Elvira has survived. According to tradition, she was a virgin and martyr venerated at the Church of Sant Pere de les Puel·les in Barcelona. Reliable details concerning the period, place and precise circumstances of her death are not known.
Her feast day is traditionally observed on 27 January. St Elvira’s image recalls faithfulness to Christ, courage in professing the faith and hope in eternal life.
What Do the Symbols on the Icon of St Elvira Mean?
The palm branch is a traditional Christian symbol of the victory achieved by martyrs through their faithfulness to Christ. The floral wreath refers to purity and the heavenly reward, while the white garment represents innocence and purity of heart.
The red tunic refers to martyrdom and the offering of one’s life. The sword may represent either an instrument of martyrdom or the Word of God. The X-shaped cross and brazier refer to traditional accounts of the sufferings attributed to St Elvira. Because detailed historical information is unavailable, these elements should be understood as part of traditional iconography rather than as a precise biographical record.
Icon of St Elvira for Personal Prayer
The icon can accompany prayers for courage, perseverance and faithfulness to Christian values. It serves as a reminder that bearing witness to faith may require determination and the strength to remain true to one’s conscience despite adversity.
The image may be particularly meaningful to women named Elvira and their families. It can become the central element of a home prayer space and a sign of remembrance of a spiritual patron.
Icon Made on a Primed Linden Wood Board
The icon is made on a carefully prepared and primed linden wood board. The image of St Elvira is printed directly onto the wooden surface, preserving the intensity of the colours and the clarity of the details.
The gilded elements are applied by hand. Their decorative texture reflects the light, highlighting the halo and the sacred nature of the image. The natural linden wood gives the icon durability and a traditional form.
Six Icon Sizes Available
The icon of St Elvira is available in six sizes. This makes it possible to select a suitable format for either a small prayer table or a larger wall space.
A hanger attached to the back allows the icon to be displayed conveniently on a wall. Every icon is also supplied with a certificate.
A Religious Gift for Someone Named Elvira
The icon of St Elvira the Martyr can be a personal gift for a woman named Elvira. It is suitable for a name day, birthday, Baptism, First Holy Communion or Confirmation.
It can also serve as a sign of spiritual support and a keepsake recalling courage, purity of heart and faithfulness to God.
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