Artist: Emilie Buck Lewis
Title: St. Thecla
Media: Original Oil and acrylic
Size: 3x4"
Artist Statement: St. Thecla is revered as an early Christian convert whose story is marked by extraordinary faith and miraculous deliverance. Tradition holds that she escaped martyrdom through storms, lightning, and even the defense of lionesses, and that she baptized herself in a moment of fearless conviction. She stands as a powerful emblem of resilience, discipleship, and holy courage.