Saint John the Russian carved frame

Saint John the Russian carved frame

Handmade Orthodox Saint John the Russian in natural rombolo pine wood with carved frame. This Icon is handcrafted on canvas by a craftsman and embossed according to the style and tradition of Byzantine art.

Saint John was born in a village in Little Russia around 1690, to virtuous and faithful parents. From an early age he was nurtured in the Orthodox spirit and learned the holy letters. He took part in the great Russo-Turkish war (1710-1711), which became infamous for Russia, and he himself was captured by the Tatars and then sold to the Ottoman officer Hipparchus. Unlike his captive countrymen, who converted to Islam, he remained committed to his faith in Jesus Christ and courageously professed his faith. He characteristically stated “He was born a Christian and I want to die a Christian…”. This brashness and confession earned him the evangelical title of the new confessor.

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