{"title":"Saint Stefan the First","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Stefan the First, also known as the Protomartyr, was the first Christian martyr and one of the first seven deacons ordained by the Apostles. Chosen to serve the early Church in Jerusalem, he boldly proclaimed the Gospel and was stoned to death for his faith, as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles. His relics were miraculously discovered in 415 AD and are venerated across the Christian world. A beloved figure in Orthodox iconography, Saint Stefan the First is depicted as a young deacon holding a censer or the Gospel. Explore our handcrafted embroidered pocket icons honoring the first martyr of the Christian Church.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-stefan-the-first-crowned-embroidered-orthodox-pocket-icon-patch-serbian-king-martyr-3-92-round","title":"Saint Stefan the First Orthodox Icon – Pocket Icon – Embroidered","description":"This embroidered Orthodox pocket icon or patch depicts Saint Stefan the First-Crowned, the first crowned king of Serbia and a holy ruler of the Serbian Orthodox Church.\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned in the traditional iconographic style, Saint Stefan is shown crowned, holding the cross and the model of the church he founded, symbolizing both his kingship and his martyrdom.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 3.92 inches round, this piece is well suited as a pocket icon, a devotional item for prayer corners, or for careful sewing onto garments, bags, or vestments according to personal use and tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece is embroidered with care and intention, meant for reverent, devotional use, not mass production or novelty.\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint: Stefan the First-Crowned (Sveti Stefan Prvovenčani)\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 3.92 inches (round)\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Embroidered pocket icon \/ patch\u003cbr\u003e\nBacking: Fabric (sew-on; not iron-on)\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle: Traditional Orthodox iconography\u003cbr\u003e\nMade for: Devotional and respectful use\u003cbr\u003e\nSuggested Uses\u003cbr\u003e\nPocket icon for daily prayer\u003cbr\u003e\nIcon corner or travel devotional\u003cbr\u003e\nSewing onto garments, bags, or vestments\u003cbr\u003e\nGift for Serbian Orthodox faithful\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is fully embroidered, not printed\u003cbr\u003e\nColors may vary slightly due to thread and lighting\u003cbr\u003e\nUse and placement are left to the discretion of the owner","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Pocket Icon\/Cloth","offer_id":47185365434626,"sku":"ET-28966497526","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Patch\/hook backing","offer_id":47185365467394,"sku":"ET-28966497528","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7606701327_m87c.jpg?v=1767301967"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7606701327_m87c.jpg?v=1786152939","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-stefan-the-first.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}