{"title":"Saints Constantine and Helena","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaints Constantine the Great (c. 272–337 AD) and his mother Helena (c. 250–330 AD) are venerated together as the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles, honored for their pivotal role in establishing Christianity as the faith of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, granting religious tolerance throughout the empire and ending the persecution of Christians. He convened the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and founded Constantinople as the new Christian capital of the empire. He was baptized shortly before his death and is commemorated as a saint in the Orthodox Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Helena, his mother, undertook a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in her old age and is credited with discovering the True Cross of Christ in Jerusalem, as well as identifying and building churches over the holy sites of the Nativity and the Ascension. Her feast day, celebrated together with Constantine, is May 21.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saints Constantine and Helena, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"embroidered-orthodox-icon-saints-constantine-helena-byzantine-style-devotional-art-10x14-icon-11x14-frame","title":"Saint Constantine and Helena Orthodox Icon Orthodox Icon – Embroidered","description":"This embroidered Orthodox icon features the Holy Equals-to-the-Apostles Saints Constantine and Helena, faithfully rendered in a traditional Byzantine style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe icon itself measures approximately 10x14 inches and is professionally mounted in an 11x14 frame, ready for display in a prayer corner, home, or church setting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach icon is created through high-stitch-count machine embroidery using carefully selected thread colors to preserve the depth, detail, and reverence of traditional iconography. This is not a printed image, but a fully stitched textile icon produced in our Ohio workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Constantine and Saint Helena are depicted holding the Holy Cross, commemorating its discovery and their role in the Christianization of the Roman Empire. 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This icon captures his regal and reverent depiction in traditional Orthodox style while remaining durable enough for daily carry, bags, jackets, plate carriers, or display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach icon is stitched on industrial embroidery equipment using high-quality thread and carefully hand-finished for a clean presentation worthy of Orthodox devotional use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3.5x4 inch embroidered Orthodox icon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Constantine the Great iconography\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHook-side backing attached\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCan be used as:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPocket icon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPrayer patch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBag or jacket patch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDisplay piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEmbroidered entirely in-house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-finished edges\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLightweight and durable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in Ohio, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect For\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOrthodox Christians\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCatechumens and converts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMilitary and tactical gear\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPrayer corners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFeast day gifts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBaptism or name day gifts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEveryday devotional carry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nImportant Notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nColors may vary slightly depending on screen settings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a textile embroidered icon, not a painted wood icon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHook backing included; loop surface not included unless otherwise stated.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Pocket Icon\/Fabric","offer_id":47852958875906,"sku":"ET-32111928577","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Patch\/Hook backing","offer_id":47852958908674,"sku":"ET-32416285354","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.8061475160_bjt1.jpg?v=1779754306"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7895300183_3or8.jpg?v=1785975303","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saints-constantine-and-helena.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}