The Holy GreatMartyr George the victory-bearer is venerated as the patron of armies and sovereign power of the state.
This icon has very symbolic story. Richly dressed Princess went to the dragon and met the path of the warrior, who asked why she was crying. Learning about the upcoming terrible fate girls, Holy decided to save her. Praying to God, he is with the spear struck the snake, the horse trampled the creature his hooves. Pacified the beast, led on a leash into town. The people were perplexed, but after learning the true strength of St. George defeated the monster, he believed in the Christ. The serpent was killed and burned, many people were baptized, including the king.
The meaning of the icon of St. George defeating the serpent, not only to remind us of this great miracle. Exists and is a symbolic meaning. The Princess can be seen as the Church, the serpent as hostile to paganism. Holy, plunging the monster, saved the faith from paganism. May also interpret this story as a victory over the serpent-tempter, that is, the devil, tempted the first humans in Paradise.
Manufacturer : Ukraine
Exact size: 31x24 cm
Material: linden, gold leaf, oil paints.
The icon corresponds to the Orthodox canons.
The approximate production time is 3-4 weeks. The icon can be executed in a different size. Depending on the size, the price will be different.
Available options:
70х50 cm - 1800 $,
60х50 cm - 1500 $,
45x35 cm - 1300 $,
40x30 cm - 1200 $;
31x24 cm - 700 $.
