Exclusive icon of The Holy Nobleborn Prince Alexander Nevsky
The Holy Nobleborn Prince Alexander Nevsky - famous military leader and a wise ruler who devoted all his life to the protection of the Russian land. Prayerfully overcame in battle the superior forces of the Teutons and the Swedes, patience, and skillful policy saved Novgorod from destruction by the Tatar hordes. During the trip to the Horde to Batu Khan steadfastly refused to worship pagan idols. For the courage and steadfast confession of Orthodoxy has earned the respect of the Khan and was released with peace and honor. Before his death he became a monk and took a name Alexis. Being an example of Christian piety and of purity, St. Alexander Nevsky was loved and revered by the Russian people as a great intercessor and patron of the Russian Land.
People ask in their prayers The Holy Nobleborn Prince Alexander for the deliverance of the Fatherland from foreign invasion, of the good disposition of the authorities and the rulers, about success in war and solid standing in the faith.
Author: Dmitry Savelyuk , Nicholas Plekhov
Material: linden gesso.
Writing technique: egg tempera
Casing of icon: 925º silver gilding with painted hot polychrome enamel
Author jeweler: Dmitry Koval
Measurements: 27,5 х 30,5 cm.
The estimated price of $ 6-7 thousand. Written under the order.
