SAINT ARCHDEACON STEPHEN

Saint Stephen, the first martyr and archdeacon, is the first martyr of the Church of Christ, and therefore he is called the Protomartyr. He is called Archdeacon because he was the first of the seven deacons appointed by the holy apostles to serve the poor in Jerusalem. He suffered a year after the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Like the holy 12 apostles, he was inspired by the Holy Spirit and performed many miracles. The Jews stoned him because of his confession of faith in Christ, and his last words were, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!”
A triptych is a work of art composed of three connected parts, most often painted or carved, which together form a single whole. In Christian art, especially in the Middle Ages, the triptych was used as an altarpiece or part of an iconostasis.
The central part is usually the largest and depicts the main scene—most often Jesus Christ, the Holy Theotokos (Mother of God), or saints of our Church.
The side panels are foldable and typically feature saints, angels, or the Lord and the Theotokos.
It is practical for transport, which made it popular in the Middle Ages among traveling believers and priests.
Our triptych is made from the finest pieces of ash wood, using icon-painting craftsmanship inspired by Byzantine and medieval originals.
It is produced by metal casting and careful hand-finishing, enriched with 24-karat gold and 925 silver.
It is painted with epoxy resins and decorated with zircons.
If you wish to give your triptych as a gift, you can also choose a ceremonial gift box.
The dimensions of the triptych are: 220x255x32 mm.