Russian Store - Russian Icon - Saints Florus & Laurus, Patrons of Horses

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Sister Anna, Australia

I received the relic. The packaging and laminate explaining what it is, is excellent. I will buy more from you in the future. Thank you!

Rev. Fr. Michael, FL

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Judy, KS

We received the beautiful reliquary with the relic and thank you for letting us spend many months making payments to acquire this relic. Have a blessed week.

Ana, Bosnia and Herzogovina

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Linda, KY

Just a note to tell you that I received my package today and I am delighted with the purchase. I can hardly wait to present this relic to Fr. on the anniversary of his ordination. Thank you for making the purchase so easy and your prompt response in getting it here.

Икона - Святые Флор и Лавр, покровители коневодства

Russian Icon - Saints Florus & Laurus, Patrons of Horses

Saints Florus and Laurus are venerated as Christian martyrs of the 2nd century. According to a Greek tale, they were twin brothers who worked as stonemasons. They were originally from Constantinople, Byzantium but settled in Ulpiana, Dardania, south of Pristina, Kosovo in the district of Illyricum. Sts. Florus and Laurus have been considered the patrons of horses in Rus and Ukraine. They have been shown on icons with horses around them. Florivsky Monastery in Kyiv and many Orthodox churches have been dedicated to the martyr twins. Peasants didn't plow with horses on their feast day for fear of causing a cattle plague. "On this day the Russians lead their horses round the church of their village."