Russian icon St Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 47x26 cm
Russian icon St Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 47x26 cm. Saint Nicholas was born in Patara in 280, he became bishop of Myra in Lycia, where he died between 345 and 352. A popular saint in Europe and in the Greek and Slavic world, his relics were transported from Myra to Bari in 1087. Nicholas is represented as the perfect defender of the Christian faith against heresy, exorcist and healer. In fact, he opposed the heretical bishop at the Council of Nicaea, and after being stripped of his ...
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Russian icon St Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 47x26 cm. Saint Nicholas was born in Patara in 280, he became bishop of Myra in Lycia, where he died between 345 and 352. A popular saint in Europe and in the Greek and Slavic world, his relics were transported from Myra to Bari in 1087. Nicholas is represented as the perfect defender of the Christian faith against heresy, exorcist and healer. In fact, he opposed the heretical bishop at the Council of Nicaea, and after being stripped of his sacred insignia and imprisoned, Christ and the Virgin appeared to him, restoring his freedom and episcopal dignity.
Subject: Saint Nicholas the WonderworkerOrigin: Central RussiaTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood, levkasPeriod: 19th centuryMeasurement: 47x36x2.7 cmThe icon is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert appraiser.
