Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg was born in the first half of the 18th century and passed away at the beginning of the 19th century. After unexpectedly losing her husband, Colonel Andrei, at the age of 26, her life underwent a profound transformation. Distraught by his sudden death without proper Christian preparation, Xenia decided to dedicate herself to spiritual asceticism to seek God’s forgiveness for her husband’s sins. On the day of his funeral, she dressed in his clothes and declared that it was not Andrei who had died, but Xenia herself. She then embraced the most severe spiritual feat—the path of being a fool for Christ, living a life of extreme devotion.
A triptych is a work of art composed of three connected parts, most often painted or carved, which together form a single whole. In Christian art, especially in the Middle Ages, the triptych was used as an altarpiece or part of an iconostasis.
The central part is usually the largest and depicts the main scene—most often Jesus Christ, the Holy Theotokos (Mother of God), or saints of our Church.
The side panels are foldable and typically feature saints, angels, or the Lord and the Theotokos.
It is practical for transport, which made it popular in the Middle Ages among traveling believers and priests.
Our triptych is made from the finest pieces of ash wood, using icon-painting craftsmanship inspired by Byzantine and medieval originals.
It is produced by metal casting and careful hand-finishing, enriched with 24-karat gold and 925 silver.
It is painted with epoxy resins and decorated with zircons.
If you wish to give your triptych as a gift, you can also choose a ceremonial gift box.
The dimensions of the triptych are: 220x255x32 mm.
