Genuine antique late of 18th early 19th century Icon with Holy Image of Saint John the Warrior.

This is the most distinguishing Orthodox symbol. Icons like this through their visual images, rich in symbolism, kept alive the various religious holidays, celebrations, beliefs and spirit of Russian Orthodox Church. Tempera and gold over gesso ground on the wooden panel. Wood: walnut board, double kovcheg, sunk shaped through and butt-end keys but sunk are missing. Dimension of the icon:12¼"×9½"×1". Genuine antique item from private collection. Good condition. Authenticity Guaranteed.

The image of St.John the Warrior is one of the most popular Saints in the Orthodox Christianity. Saint John the Warrior was widely regarded as a warrior-saint, a defender from enemy attack who had several times saved his own city from hostile armies. In early Russia he was considered a powerful patron-saint of the princes.

The miracle of Saint John the Warrior is a favourite subject in Russian art where his victory is taken as symbol of Good overcoming Evil.