Saint Christopher, his name meaning "Christ-bearer", is venerated by several Christian denominations as a martyr killed in the reign of the 3rd-century Roman Emperor Decius According to the Christian tradition, he carried a child, who was unknown to him, across a river before the child revealed himself as Christ. Therefore, he is the patron saint of travelers, and small images of him are often worn around the neck, on a bracelet, carried in a pocket, or placed in vehicles by Christians. The Eastern Orthodox Church venerates Christopher of Lycea with a Feast Day on May 9. The liturgical reading and hymns refer to his imprisonment by Decius who tempts Christopher with harlots before ordering his beheading.
Shop Online Store
Additional Info
- ID#: 66-015-117-L60i4-150
- Size: 13 3/4 in x 11 in (35 cm x 28 cm)
- Age: ca. 1870, Provincial
- Materials: Egg tempera on gessoed wood
- Price: $1,100
Additional Images of this Item
View the embedded image gallery online at:
https://russianstore.com/en/online-store/russian-icons/item/658-russian-icon-saint-martyr-christoper#sigProIddddd39375e
https://russianstore.com/en/online-store/russian-icons/item/658-russian-icon-saint-martyr-christoper#sigProIddddd39375e
Level 60 Trading Co,, LLC
1089 Commonwealth Ave #314,
Boston, MA 02215, USA
Tel: (+1) 786-206-9894
Our local time is
Online Store & Services
Information
Quick Link
Поменять язык на русский
Level 60 Trading Co,, LLC
1089 Commonwealth Ave #314,
Boston, MA 02215, USA
Tel: (+1) 786-206-9894
Our local time is
Online Store & Services
Information
Quick Link
SAVE 5% from your first purchase when you subscribe to receive our infrequent mailings with updates on new arrivals, exclusive offers, and fascinating stories on relevant subjects.
