Features:
Dimensions: 34 * 26 mm
Avg. Weight: 9.5 g.
Composition: Silver (925). Gilding (999).
Technique - casting, gilding, niello, handwork.
Nicholas the Wonderworker, or as it is called in Russia, Saint Nicholas, the most revered Orthodox saint. He lived in the second half of the III century and was bishop of the Lycian city of Myra, where he became famous for many miracles and works of charity. Already during his lifetime he began to pray as a saint, asking for help in desperate situations. Sailors prayed to quell the storm and save the drowning, innocently convicted -zastupitsya before rulers, -istselit patients in need - help. And the saint heard the call of suffering for many miles. In his Life of describes the countless miracles that he performed during his lifetime, and which do not cease to this day.
Holy helps sailors, traveling, traders, students, the sick and even raised the dead. He prayed for protection from evil forces and help in business. That is why the icon of St. Nicholas is not only in all the churches, but also in every home, and many never leave his way.
Our scapular represents St. vozdevshim hands in prayer. He will have the Lord for all the people, for those who turn to him with the words: Hierarch Father Nicholas, pray for us. This prayer is written in a circle on the back of the scapular. In the center of the reverse side shows the chrism, or monogram of Christ. It is a symbol of the Lord who prays saint whose grace performs his miracles.
