Russian icon St. Mary Magdalene.
This fabulous Russian orthodox icon is made of solid wood using an ancient Russian technique with transverse beams, which prevent the curvature of the wood over time. This handcrafted icon -St. Mary Magdalene, has been produced using paint and decoupage methods. The halos are painted with fine colors similar to pure gold.

The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates today (August, 4) the memorial of Mary Magdalene, popularly known as the Blessed Mary . The saint is highly respected, especially among women.

Mary Magdalene is referred to in the lives of the Saints as "the peacemaker of the equipostols". It is native to the mountainous regions of Syria, around the city of Magdala, which is why it was named Magdalena.

She was a sinner in her youth, but Jesus delivered her from her sins. Later, she became his disciple, followed him and listened to his sermons.

Together with the Most Holy Theotokos, she mourned under the crucified Christ at Golgotha and visited his tomb three times.

According to the Gospels, after the Resurrection The Lord appeared to her twice, while tradition claims that she visited Rome, where she gave Emperor Tiberius a red-colored egg and greeted it with the words: "Christ is risen!“.

It is believed that the custom of painting Easter eggs is related to this event. In front of the emperor, she accused Pontius Pilate of unjustly condemning Jesus Christ, after which Pilate was transferred from Jerusalem to Gaul.

From Rome, Mary Magdalene went to Ephesus, where she helped St. John the theologian preach the gospel. She ended her life peacefully. Her holy relics were later transferred to Constantinople.

Although the holiday is not marked with a red letter, it is customary that on this day not physical and household tasks are performed, but the holiday is dedicated to prayer, joy and inner peace.