Ancient Russian icon of Saint Pantaleon, 19th century, 35x30 cm
Ancient Russian icon of Saint Pantaleon, 19th century, 35.2x30.8 cm. Saint Pantaleon was born in Nicomedia in the 2nd century AD and became a physician. He was instructed in the Christian faith by the priest Ermelao, who taught him the importance of healing not only bodies but also saving souls. According to tradition, he miraculously healed a blind senator with a prayer and the sign of the cross; after this event he gave his possessions to the poor and tended the sick, asking only that they bel...
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Ancient Russian icon of Saint Pantaleon, 19th century, 35.2x30.8 cm. Saint Pantaleon was born in Nicomedia in the 2nd century AD and became a physician. He was instructed in the Christian faith by the priest Ermelao, who taught him the importance of healing not only bodies but also saving souls. According to tradition, he miraculously healed a blind senator with a prayer and the sign of the cross; after this event he gave his possessions to the poor and tended the sick, asking only that they believe in Christ. The envy of other physicians led to his denunciation to Emperor Maximian. After enduring various tortures from which he miraculously emerged unharmed, he was ultimately condemned and beheaded. Saint Pantaleon is venerated today as the patron saint of doctors and midwives, together with Saints Cosmas and Damian, and is counted among the Fourteen Holy Helpers invoked against illness. The orthodox icon is executed using the traditional Russian technique of egg tempera on a wood panel prepared with levkas, an ancient method preserved in icon workshops and characterized by 100% manual workmanship that makes each piece unique. It is delivered in an elegant blue velvet box.
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: Egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Measurements: 35.2x30.8 cm.
Period: mid 19th century.