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Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs of Carthage
Perpetua and Felicity were among a group of Christian catechumens imprisoned and killed at Carthage in 203. Perpetua was an educated young mother from a prominent family; Felicity was an enslaved woman who gave birth while in prison. The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity preserves an unusually early Christian prison narrative, including material attributed to Perpetua herself. Their shared feast on March 7 honors steadfast baptismal faith across social divisions.
Two women, joined shoulders, prayerful hands, and halos
The icon presents the martyrs side by side in green and warm red garments. Perpetua inclines her head and joins her hands in prayer, while Felicity places one arm around her companion and raises the other hand openly. Their touching shoulders give visual form to mutual support; equal golden halos set aside the sharp difference in social status recorded by the ancient account. No arena or instrument of death appears, so the focus remains on communion and faithful witness.
For courage, Christian friendship, mothers, and solidarity
This image can accompany prayer for Christians under pressure, mothers facing hardship, prisoners, and communities divided by class or status. It also speaks to friends who sustain one another in faith. The icon is suitable for a home prayer corner, women’s ministry, maternity chapel, school, or parish room and as a gift for friends, sisters, new mothers, converts, or people named Perpetua or Felicity.
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.