Russian Icon of the Saint Nicholas Miracleworker. Saint Nicholas is held in exceptional veneration in Russia. He left no theological nor works, although there are about one hundred and fifty legends of the miracles worked by him. In Russia he is personified as the shepherd of the Church, and is included as one of the main Church Father of Orthodoxy. Circa 1890s. Hand painted with egg tempera. Gesso on wood panel. Authenticity guaranteed. Size 12" x 11" in