Saint Nikolaos - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos

A closer look at Saint Nikolaos - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos from Christianity Art. Listed in Wall reliefs. Materials: Silver, Gold, Wood. 100% hand painted icon crafted in the traditional method of the Byzantine hagiography on canvas, with silver coating locally gilded with wooden casing. Production process time - crafting: 3 weeks Saint Nikolaos Saint Nicholas was the only son of a rich, religious family in Lycia. After the death of his parents he distributed all his wealth to the poor. He became known for his charity work, despite his efforts to hide it. During his ascetic life the voice of God commanded him to live with men, because only in this way would His name be glorified. He was elected archbishop of Myron of Lycia, where he served his flock like a true shepherd. During the reign of Diocletian and Maximilian, he taught the people the power of the Lord. He saved three people from death, twice. Kind, honest, fair, he was a real Angel for people. He left the world in 343 AD. on December 6. The original image of the 15th c. is located in the Holy Monastery of Gonia, Kissamos, Crete.

Made or sourced as

handmade

Category

Art & collectibles › Sculpture › Wall reliefs

Shop location

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Relief type

Plaque

Subject

Religious

Material

Metal, Wood

Finish

Gilded

Width

87 (unit not specified)

Style

Folk art

Height

64 (unit not specified)

Wall mounting

Integrated hanger

Delivery

Ships from 🇬🇷 Greece

Production time: 21 business days before dispatch.

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Returns

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