St. Rosalia of Palermo

An exquisite Greek Orthodox Icon of St.Rosalia of Palermo, handmade & handpainted by an expert Greek hagiographer.

St. Rosalia (1130–1166), aka la Santuzza (“the Little Saint”) was a virgin and hermit on Monte Pellegrino. She is venerated as the patron saint of Palermo in Italy. She is especially invoked in times of plague. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was invoked by some citizens of Palermo to protect the city.

In Palermo, the Festino di Santa Rosalia is held each year on 14 July, and continues into the next day. It is a major social and religious event in the city. The feastday of St. Rosalia is on 4 September.

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques.

The icon bears the artist’s signature on the front and the seal of authenticity on the back.

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