Description
Saint Ursula, virgin martyr honored at Cologne
Saint Ursula is venerated with a group of virgin martyrs associated with Cologne. The historical core of their cult is ancient, while the familiar account of a British princess, a pilgrimage, and eleven thousand companions developed in later medieval tradition. This distinction matters: the icon belongs to a long Christian memory of fidelity and martyrdom, without requiring every detail of the expanded legend to be treated as documented history.
Crown, arrow, crossed hands, and ship
The image shows Ursula crowned and haloed, with her hands crossed over her chest. An arrow appears behind her shoulder, recalling martyrdom, while a sailing ship fills the background and refers to the pilgrimage narrative attached to her cult. Her white garment, red mantle, and calm frontal stance create a formal devotional portrait rather than a violent martyrdom scene.
For students, educators, travelers, and steadfast faith
Ursula became especially important to communities devoted to the Christian education of girls and young women, including the Ursulines. The icon can accompany prayer for integrity, courage, wise guidance of the young, and fidelity under pressure. It is suitable for a school, convent, chapel, home prayer corner, or as a gift for a teacher, student, traveler, confirmation candidate, or someone named Ursula.
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.