A Russian Orthodox icon showing Saint Paraskevi of Iconium, also known as Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, a Christian virgin martyr. Hand painted with egg tempera, gesso and levkas on the wood panel. Paraskevi holds an Eastern cross and a vessel that holds the perfume of martyrdom. Circa the mid late 20th century. With the information about the saint mounted to the back. According to Christian tradition, she was born to a rich family of Iconium. Her parents were Christian, and Paraskevi was named as such, the name means Friday in Greek, because she was baptized on a Friday and because Friday was the day of Christs Passion. Russian Orthodox Icons And Religious Collectibles.