Saint Nikolaos - Silver image in wood, locally gold plated - Mount Athos

Explore Saint Nikolaos - Silver image in wood, locally gold plated - Mount Athos from Christianity Art. Listed under 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 - artist: 3 weeks Saint Nikolaos Image inspired by the icon of the Saint located in Kissamos Monastery in Crete (17th century). Saint Nikolaos was the only son of a wealthy, religious family in Lycia. After his parents died he distributed all his fortune to the poor. He became known for his charity work, despite his efforts to hide it. During his ascetic life God’s voice commanded him to live with humans, for only so would His name be glorified. He was elected Archbishop of Myron, Lycia, where he served his flock as a true shepherd. During the empire of Diocletian and Maximilian, he taught people the power of the Lord. He saved three people from death, twice. Kind, honest, righteous has been a real angel to humans. He left the worlds in 343 C.E. 6 December.

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

14 days accepted return