Saint Marina the Monk, also known as Saint Mary of Alexandria, is remembered for her profound humility, endurance, and hidden holiness. Desiring to dedicate her life fully to God, she disguised herself as a man and entered a monastery, living among the brethren as “Brother Marinos.” Though she endured false accusations and deep injustice, she remained silent, patient, and faithful — embodying the quiet strength of true devotion.
While many icons throughout history have depicted Saint Marina with her face uncovered, historical accounts reveal that she kept her face veiled throughout her life to conceal her identity. In honoring her struggle and the humility she lived with, we have chosen to depict her as she truly was — with her face covered — as an act of respect and historical faithfulness. This is not only a commitment to accuracy but a tribute to her sacrifice, modesty, and complete surrender to God’s will.
Each prayer card is handmade to order, and throughout the entire process — from the first step to the final blessing — we pray to Saint Marina the Monk, asking her to intercede for and bless the person who will receive it. These cards are not mass-produced; they are created prayerfully and intentionally, as small works of devotion meant to carry both reverence and grace to those who hold them.
Saint Marina stands as a patron for those who suffer in silence, for the misunderstood, and for all who wish to serve God with humility. Her life reminds us that holiness often hides behind veils of obscurity, and that God sees the heart long before the world does.
Saint Marina the Monk, also known as Saint Mary of Alexandria, is remembered for her profound humility, endurance, and hidden holiness. Desiring to dedicate her life fully to God, she disguised herself as a man and entered a monastery, living among the brethren as “Brother Marinos.” Though she endured false accusations and deep injustice, she remained silent, patient, and faithful — embodying the quiet strength of true devotion.
While many icons throughout history have depicted Saint Marina with her face uncovered, historical accounts reveal that she kept her face veiled throughout her life to conceal her identity. In honoring her struggle and the humility she lived with, we have chosen to depict her as she truly was — with her face covered — as an act of respect and historical faithfulness. This is not only a commitment to accuracy but a tribute to her sacrifice, modesty, and complete surrender to God’s will.
Each prayer card is handmade to order, and throughout the entire process — from the first step to the final blessing — we pray to Saint Marina the Monk, asking her to intercede for and bless the person who will receive it. These cards are not mass-produced; they are created prayerfully and intentionally, as small works of devotion meant to carry both reverence and grace to those who hold them.
Saint Marina stands as a patron for those who suffer in silence, for the misunderstood, and for all who wish to serve God with humility. Her life reminds us that holiness often hides behind veils of obscurity, and that God sees the heart long before the world does.
