Ancient Russian icon St Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 26x23 cm
Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 26x23 cm.Nicholas was a bishop defender of the Christian faith, he is represented in bishop's robes, wrapped in the omophorion and with the gospel in his hand. At the Council of Nicaea he opposed the heretical bishop Arius and after this he was stripped of his sacred insignia and imprisoned. The appearance of the Madonna and Christ gave him back his freedom and episcopal dignity, confirming him in the true faith. Saint Nicholas wa...
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Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 26x23 cm.Nicholas was a bishop defender of the Christian faith, he is represented in bishop's robes, wrapped in the omophorion and with the gospel in his hand. At the Council of Nicaea he opposed the heretical bishop Arius and after this he was stripped of his sacred insignia and imprisoned. The appearance of the Madonna and Christ gave him back his freedom and episcopal dignity, confirming him in the true faith. Saint Nicholas was born in Patara in 280 and died in Mura between 345 and 352. His relics were stolen by Myra in Bari in 1087.
Subject: Saint Nicholas the WonderworkerProvenance: VetkaTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood, levkasPeriod: 19th centuryMeasurement: 26.5x23.6x3 cmThe icon is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert.
