Archangel Michael - the angel mentioned by name in a number of books of the Bible. In Christianity, Michael - chief archangel, one of the most respected biblical persons. Archangel Michael - Archangel (in Greek - the supreme military commander), general governor of faithful angels, the victorious enemy of Satan, the evil winner. He is the patron saint of soldiers, fighting for justice. The name Michael in Hebrew means "who is like God" And one is already talking about how much he revered the Holy Church.
The icon was painted on prepared board (linden), impregnated with antiseptic and covered with gesso pavoloka (iconic ground). Paintings made in the technique of egg tempera. All colors are of natural origin (minerals, semi-precious stones) and are made by hand by our craftsmen. Gilding is made by hand from sheets of gold leaf 950.
Material: Board, gesso, egg tempera, gilding.
Exact size: 40x50 cm.
The estimated price is $ 1,200.
Icon is available. It can be delivered within two days.
The icon corresponds to the Orthodox canons. The icon was consecrated.
The theological content of the icon tells us that the Lord is the Actor fate of the world, the source of eternal life and truth. Depiction of Jesus appeared on this image. It was only later began to develop different areas of iconography. Icon of the Savior is central to all of icons. It is placed at the center of the iconostasis in the church, and that it stands on the most prominent place in the house of every Orthodox Christian. It depicts Christ in his earthly guise, reminding us that he took earthly journey, struggling with all the evil and despair.