St. Kalliope icon Mounted on wood Sizes:8 X 11

St. Kalliope icon Mounted on wood Sizes:8 X 11Orthodox icon of Saint Kalliope, Kalliopi, Calliope. Commemorated June 6th. It is unknown where the Holy Martyr Kalliope was from, who suffered during the years of the Emperor Decius (249 251 AD). She was known for her bodily and spiritual beauty, and also for her clear and deep piety. During the persecution of Christians of that era, she was arrested and led before the eparch for judgment. He immediately observed Kalliope's beauty, and was occupied

He is said to leave his reliquary and walk about performing miracles for those who seek his aid

As a bishop

The Evangelist Luke

When Chosroes captured Jerusalem in the year 614 and took the Precious Cross away captive

remained alive

the emperor

where he was then ordained to the holy priesthood

the Teacher's Seat around which the Apostles are gathered

knowing that the Christians sanctified the first week of Lent by fasting and prayer

St Isaiah was called to prophetic service during the reign of Oziah [Uzziah]

and not merely a creature

He touched the mouth of the chosen one and said