Orthodox Icon of Saint Glykeria

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May 13th
Troparion (Tone 3)
Let us honour Christ's fair virgin who excelled in the struggle of contest. She trampled on the serpent although she was weak in the flesh. For love of Christ she despised her torments and was therefore glorified by God. Let us cry to her: Rejoice, O blessed Glykeria.

Glykeria was a daughter of a Roman governor. After her father died, she became poor and moved to Trajanopolis, Thrace. During a persecution, she was brought to the temple of Zeus to offer sacrifice. She did not bring the customary lamp, but traced the Cross on her forehead. The governor asked her where her lamp was. She signed the Cross on her forehead and said, "This is my lamp." The governor was furious and had her sealed in a prison cell, intending to starve her to death. An angel of God visited her, bringing her heavenly food. After a time when she should have died, the governor went with the warden to open Glykeria's cell. They found her in good health and cheer. Laodicius, the warden, immediately confessed Christ and was beheaded. The governor had Glykeria thrown into a fiery furnace, but she remained unharmed, and sang to God a song of the three Holy Youths in Babylon. Finally, she was thrown to the lions, where, with prayer, she gave her soul to God. She was martyred May 13, 141. Myrrh flowed from her relics which healed many from serious illnesses. Her name means "Sweetness".

This icon is by the hand of Constantine Youssis and is from St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Inscription is in Greek.

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