Description
Saint Felicity of Rome, remembered as mother and martyr
This image is sold under the name Saint Felicia of Rome; in the wider Latin tradition the saint is usually called Felicity or Felicitas. Ancient Roman calendars attest her veneration, while later accounts describe a Christian widow and mother of seven sons who encouraged them during persecution and was herself martyred. Details of the sons and the sequence of deaths differ among sources, so the account is best presented as received tradition rather than a complete courtroom record. Her Roman feast is associated with November 23, distinct from Felicity of Carthage, companion of Perpetua.
Cross and palm of martyrdom
The icon shows a single female saint with halo, a small cross and a palm branch. These are conventional attributes of a martyr: the cross identifies fidelity to Christ, and the palm signifies victory through witness unto death. The portrait does not include seven sons, an execution scene or a readable inscription, so those elements should not be claimed as visible. The red mantle and gold-tone field emphasize dignity and sacrifice without supplying biographical evidence on their own.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, the image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and finished with decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate recording the year of production and a wall hanger are included. This is a contemporary devotional icon, not an individually hand-painted work.
For mothers, families and steadfast Christian witness
The icon suits a family prayer corner, women's community, chapel, parish room or memorial space. Felicity offers a focus for prayer for parents, widows, persecuted Christians and families facing separation or grief. Her tradition highlights courage that strengthens others without denying sorrow. The image supports prayer and remembrance; it does not promise family safety or settle every historical question attached to the legend.