Saint Thekla First Woman Martyr Byzantine Icon T Shirt

This Saint Thekla First Woman Martyr t-shirt is designed for those who admire strength, faith, and pioneering spirit. Saint Thekla is shown standing with a veil and mantle, holding a cross and a closed gospel book, while a calm lioness rests at her feet and a rocky cleft looms behind her. The imagery evokes her trailblazing role as a woman of faith and martyrdom.

The design is inspired by Byzantine iconography, rendered as a hand-engraved white ink woodcut with bold lines and delicate shading. This technique highlights the saint’s dignified stance and the symbolic elements around her, creating an evocative and timeless look. It appeals to those who value historical religious figures and classical art.

Wear this shirt to faith-based events, historical commemorations, or as a personal statement of resilience and devotion. It makes an inspiring gift for women of faith, history enthusiasts, or anyone who finds courage in the story of the first woman martyr.

• 100% ring-spun cotton at roughly 4.3 oz/yd² (heather colours blend in polyester for the marled finish).
• Classic unisex cut with a relaxed body, set-in sleeves, and side-seamed construction so the shirt keeps its shape wash after wash.
• Pre-shrunk & side-seamed for shape retention
• Direct-to-garment (DTG) printed with water-based inks
• Made in Canada & USA — printed on demand, ships in 1 business day
• Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low, do not iron print
• Runs true to size. Size up for a relaxed fit.