{"product_id":"john-the-baptist-40-x-27-cm-copy","title":"The Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs - 40 x 30 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"513\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis high-quality Orthodox icon depicts the \u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eHoly Brâncoveanu Martyrs\u003c\/strong\u003e—Saint Prince Constantine Brâncoveanu, his four sons Constantine, Stephen, Radu, and Matthew, and the faithful counselor Ianache Văcărescu. Crafted according to the traditional principles of Byzantine iconography, this icon commemorates their unwavering faith, courage, and ultimate sacrifice for Christ. It is ideal for personal prayer, home devotion, prayer corners, and church settings.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ab5ja\" data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eThe Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eThe Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs suffered for the Orthodox faith in \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e1714\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the reign of the Ottoman Empire. Prince Constantine Brâncoveanu, a wise and devout ruler of Wallachia, was renowned for his generous support of the Church, the construction of monasteries and churches, and the promotion of Orthodox Christian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eArrested together with his four sons and his trusted counselor Ianache Văcărescu, they were brought before the Sultan and offered their freedom and wealth if they would renounce Christ and embrace Islam. All steadfastly refused. Before their execution, Saint Constantine encouraged his sons to remain faithful to Christ, reminding them that no earthly treasure could compare with the eternal Kingdom of God. On \u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e15 August 1714\u003c\/strong\u003e, they were beheaded, receiving the crown of martyrdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eTheir witness continues to inspire Orthodox Christians as a profound example of steadfast faith, family unity, and unwavering devotion to Christ in the face of persecution. The Orthodox Church commemorates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eHoly Brâncoveanu Martyrs\u003c\/strong\u003e each year on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e16 August\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mhz7j9\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"auo39j\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eHeight: 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p815yy\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eWidth: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxefvc\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eThickness: 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sofrino Industries SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57054464770426,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3837\/7338\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-07-07at19.25.30.jpg?v=1783448752","url":"https:\/\/orthodox-heritage.co.uk\/products\/john-the-baptist-40-x-27-cm-copy","provider":"Orthodox Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}