"Saint Valentine of Terni" - Bead embroidery pattern of icon

Bead embroidery pattern of icon "Saint Valentine of Terni"

St. Valentine is one of the most famous saints associated with Valentine's Day. His life and cult are intertwined with legends of his virtue and sacrifice. St. Valentine was a Christian priest who lived in Rome in the third century and is known for secretly marrying couples in love, despite the decrees of Emperor Claudius II, who banned marriages for young soldiers. The icon of St. Valentine usually depicts him as a priest or bishop with the attributes of church authority, such as a cross or a book of the Gospel, symbolizing his spiritual authority and preaching of the faith. Since St. Valentine is considered the patron saint of lovers, his icons may depict an image of a couple in love or a heart, a symbol of love. Icons of St. Valentine often have warm colors, shades of red and gold, emphasizing his connection with love and light. Some icons depict St. Valentine at the moment when he blesses a couple or performs other acts of mercy. St. Valentine is a symbol not only of love, but also of devotion to his faith and willingness to sacrifice for others, so his icon may also depict his martyrdom when he was executed for his views. Such icons can be found in churches dedicated to St. Valentine, as well as in the homes of people who believe in his intercession in matters of love, romantic relationships, and marriage blessings.

Size: А5.
This seed bead pattern for embroidery includes a fabric with stamped pattern on it.
It designed for czech seed beads PRECIOSA № 10.
The image on fabric shows the colors and number of beads.