St Anna of Kashin | Handmade Russian icon | Size: 2,5" x 3,5"

This is an antique icon (a copy) of St. Anna of Kashin (1280 - 1368) whose life overlapped with St. Sergius of Radonezh (1314 - 1389), another 14th century saint we venerate in our parish.

During her lifetime, St. Anna of Kashin bravely endured unimaginable loss: she lost her beloved husband, two sons and a grandson, all of whom were killed by the Mongol Horde. St. Anna is a model of Christian love: love between husband and wife, love between parents and children; love for fellow human beings. She was a witness to unspeakable destruction, loss of life, hunger, poverty and homelessness. She organized food kitchens, restoration of housing and programs to support her people devastated by Tatar raids. All the while she never lost her faith. People who lose loved ones frequently appeal to St. Anna for her prayers. This seems appropriate for Matushka Anna, who lost her beloved son at 20 years of age on June 25, one of the feast days for her patron saint.

This icon is a high-resolution lithography print on hardboard, embellished with light-reflecting gold and silve foil.