Description
Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of Saint Thérèse
Saints Louis and Zélie Martin lived their Christian vocation as spouses, parents and working people in nineteenth-century France. Louis was a watchmaker; Zélie managed a lace-making business in Alençon. They had nine children, five of whom survived childhood, including Thérèse of Lisieux. Pope Francis canonized the couple on October 18, 2015.
A portrait of married saints
The icon presents the couple together in ordinary clothing, each with a halo. Zélie's lace collar and Louis's jacket distinguish this image from depictions of saints in religious habits. Their shared portrait directs attention to holiness within marriage: earning a living, raising children, caring for others and facing bereavement.
For family prayer and marriage celebrations
A home prayer space, marriage-preparation meeting or wedding anniversary gives this image a concrete setting. It can accompany prayer for spouses and children or a discussion of the Martin family's life. Their example also makes the icon relevant to couples balancing family life with work and the care of relatives.
Made in Poland on linden wood
Art Christiana makes this icon to order on a linden-wood board with two coats of primer. The image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and finished with decorative gold-tone metal leaf (schlagmetal). A certificate bearing the production year and a hanging fixture are attached to the back.