Ancient Russian Icon of Saints Peter and Paul 19th Century, 35x30 cm

Ancient Russian icon featuring Saints Peter and Paul from the 19th century measuring 35x30 cm. Celebrated on June 29th, Saints Peter and Paul are the patrons of Rome and pillars of Christianity. Their iconic figures represent the foundation of the Church established on Christ. Saint Peter, originally known as Simon, was a fisherman from Judea. After encountering Jesus and being named "Cephas" (rock), he became His disciple and the leader of the Christian community. Among his most renowned moments is the miraculous Catch of Fish, where he obeyed Jesus' command to cast the nets again, resulting in a bounty of fish. He was entrusted with the mission to become a "fisher of men." This orthodox icon celebrates the two apostles as the founders and pillars of the Church, symbolizing steadfast faith and evangelical witness. It is ideal for personal devotion or as a gift commemorating the solemnity of June 29th. Origin: Moscow, Russia. Technique: egg tempera. Materials: wood-levkas, with Venetian-style gold background ornamentation. Dimensions: 36x31 cm. Era: 19th century. The Russian icon will be delivered in an elegant blue velvet box lined with satin, and accompanied by an expert appraisal certifying its authenticity and describing its iconographic details.