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Saint Petka: The Miracle Worker and Mother of Mercy
Saint Petka, also known as Saint Paraskeva, is one of the most revered saints in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. For the Serbian diaspora in the USA, Canada, and Australia, her icon is a cherished source of comfort and a reminder of the power of faith and humility. This luxury metal icon captures her benevolent presence, serving as an invincible fortress of protection for the household.
Exquisite Craftsmanship for the Global Diaspora:
- Noble Materials: Metar parts are gilded with pure 24-carat gold and fine 999 silver, this icon is designed to last for generations as a precious family treasure.
- Traditional Artistry: Sourced from master workshops in Serbia, ensuring that every detail adheres to the sacred visual language of the Church.
- Ready for Gifting: Delivered in a high-end presentation box with an official Certificate of Authenticity, making it an unforgettable gift for weddings, name days, or home blessings.
International Devotion & Designations:
Venerated as a patron of nations and a healer of souls, this icon is recognized under its traditional names: Sveta Petka / Paraskeva (Serbian), Sfânta Cuvioasă Parascheva (Romanian), Heilige Parascheva (German), and Agia Paraskevi (Greek). Whether you are honoring your Slava in Munich or seeking a prestigious gift for a naming day in Bucharest or Iași, this icon stands as a universal masterpiece of protection and grace.
The icon of the patroness of the Home in Superior Craftsmanship
The icon of Saint Petka, measuring 42x36 cm, is a symbol of spiritual strength and Serbian tradition, created to bring blessings to your home. All metal parts are gold-plated with 24-carat gold and silver-plated with fineness 999 silver, the finest materials on the market. Inspired by Byzantine icon painting, this icon depicts the Venerable Mother Paraskeva, a Byzantine ascetic from the 11th century, who is known to Serbs as Saint Petka - the protector of families and believers.
Slavic Icon for Saint Petka Petkovdan
Framed and protected by glass, it comes in a luxurious package with a certificate. Ideal for celebrating Petkovdan or as a special gift, this icon celebrates her role in Serbian Orthodoxy. The icons are not sanctified!
When is Saint Petka Petkovdan celebrated?
The saint was named Petka (from the Serbs) after the day of the week - Friday. The day of her commemoration — Petkovdan, is celebrated on October 27, and is the sixth celebration in terms of the number of Slavas in Serbia.
The Serbian people usually call Saint Paraskeva Saint Petka, and in the coastal areas Petka Biogradska, because her relics also rested in Belgrade.
Along with Petkovdan, the cult of Venerable Paraskeva is also celebrated on August 8, the day of the transfer of her relics from Bulgaria to Serbia. Then another saint is celebrated, with the same name - the Holy Martyr Paraskeva of Rome. The joint holiday of two saints of the same name is celebrated as Holy Friday of Thorns. Petka Trnova, because her relics were in Trnovo, but also in the Serbian Trn-palanka, about which there are records.
See also our collection dedicated to Saint Paraskeva here!
