Description
Saint Casimir, Jagiellonian prince and patron of Lithuania
Saint Casimir was born in Kraków in 1458, a son of King Casimir IV of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Educated for public responsibility, he became known for prayer, chastity, concern for the poor, and refusal to treat royal rank as permission for luxury or injustice. He died in Grodno in 1484 while still a young man. Venerated in Poland and Lithuania, he is especially associated with young people, public responsibility, and fidelity to conscience.
Crown, lilies, crucifix, and a heart turned to Christ
The composition presents Casimir as a young crowned prince in a red, ermine-trimmed robe. White lilies in his hand signify purity and disciplined devotion. His other hand rests over his heart as he turns toward a crucifix placed near an altar, making Christ rather than royal power the center of the scene. Flowers and church furnishings create a setting of prayer, while the crown identifies the vocation he lived without surrendering his conscience.
For young people, leaders, and Polish-Lithuanian heritage
This Saint Casimir icon is appropriate for confirmation, graduation, a name day, public service, or a family connected with Polish or Lithuanian heritage. It can support prayer for integrity in leadership, wise use of privilege, care for the poor, and perseverance in Christian commitments. It suits a home prayer corner, school, rectory, office, chapel, or parish room.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, with direct printing and decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate with the year of production and a wall hanger are included.