Saint Helena (Latin: Flavia Iulia Helena Augusta), also known as Saint Helen, Helena Augusta, or Helena of Constantinople (ca. 246/50 – ca. 330) was the consort of Emperor Constantius, and the mother of Emperor Constantine I.
Saint Helen – Byzantine Wooden Mounted Icon
Bring the prayerful presence of Saint Helen into your sacred space with our Byzantine Wooden Mounted Icon, beautifully crafted on solid wood using the decoupage technique. Includes a laminated icon as a gift with your purchase. This devotional piece is a respectful tribute to the Orthodox Byzantine tradition, created to bring prayerful beauty and spiritual inspiration to your home, office, prayer corner, or parish bookstore.
Artisanal Craftsmanship & Family ‘Meraki’
Every Orthodox Wooden Mounted Icon is produced locally in Brooklyn with a commitment to quality and reverence. We apply a high-quality printed sacred image to a solid wood surface using a specialized decoupage technique.
Unlike mass-produced items, our icons are a labor of love, handmade by our family to support our craft and our home. Each one is hand-finished with meraki—putting a piece of our soul into the work—to ensure every edge reflects a premium, artisanal feel. For added versatility, we have included a discreet, powerful magnet on the back, allowing you to place this sacred image on any metal surface. Please note that while this is a handcrafted artwork, it is not original hand-painted icons or hagiographic paintings.
Perfect for Prayer and Gifting
Whether you are establishing a new home prayer corner (iconostasis) or looking for a significant Christian gift, this Orthodox Wooden Mounted Icon offers both durability and elegance. Its magnetic backing and traditional aesthetic make it an ideal choice for:
- Home Devotion: A centerpiece for daily prayer and reflection.
- Sacramental Gifts: A lasting memento for Baptisms, Weddings, or Name Days.
- Church Bookstores: A high-quality, accessible option for parishioners seeking traditional imagery.
When you bring this icon into your home, you aren’t just buying a product—you are receiving a piece of our heart and ‘meraki.’ Each icon is a labor of love, handmade by our family in Brooklyn to support our craft and our home. Your support allows us to keep this sacred tradition alive, bringing a timeless symbol of comfort and grace from our family to yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the significance of Saint Helen in the Orthodox Church?
A: Saint Helen is venerated as “Equal-to-the-Apostles” alongside her son, Emperor Constantine the Great. She is most famous for her pilgrimage to Jerusalem, where she miraculously discovered the True Cross of Christ. This icon depicts her in imperial Byzantine vestments, often holding the Holy Cross she recovered for the faithful.
Q: How is this icon made?
A: Each icon is handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York by CMT Graphics. A high-quality printed sacred image is applied to solid wood using the decoupage technique — a method of layering and sealing the image onto the wood surface for a durable, long-lasting finish. Each piece is hand-finished with care, which means slight variations in color or surface finish are normal and part of what makes each icon unique.
Q: When is the feast day for Saint Helen?
A: The Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Saints Constantine and Helen on May 21st. This wooden-mounted icon is a traditional and cherished gift for Name Days (Elena, Helen, Elaine), Baptisms, or for those seeking the intercession of the holy Empress.
Q: How should I display and care for this handmade icon?
A: This icon is designed for a home prayer corner (iconostasis) or a central wall display. To clean it, simply use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to remove dust. Avoid water or cleaning chemicals, as the natural wood and hand-applied decoupage finish are best preserved in a stable, dry environment.
Q: Can I request a custom size for my favorite Saint, Lord, or Panagia for my home?
A: Yes! Since we manufacture every piece in our home-studio, we can accommodate custom prepaid requests to fit your specific home prayer corner (iconostasis) or wall display. Please email us at shop@cmtgraphics.com to discuss your custom project.
Delivery & Returns
PRODUCTION
Our icons are handcrafted and made to order, so please allow time for production before shipping. Shipping time does not include production time. Pre-orders or backorders may take up to 2 weeks to produce, ship, and/or deliver, depending on workload, weather, and other factors. Hand-painted icons (αγιογραφία / iconography) may take up to 3 weeks.
(For example, if you select 2-day shipping, your order will be delivered 2 days after it ships, not 2 days after the order is placed.) Please visit our Shipping and Handling FAQ page for more information about how long you can expect production to take.
SHIPPING
We ship within the US ONLY (except CA). We DO NOT ship international orders. Shipping time does not include production time. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on our shipping provider (USPS), shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page. Click here to learn more about shipping.
RETURN POLICY
We allow returns for many of our items, but restrictions may apply. Please visit our Return Policy page for more information.
