Orthodox Icon of Archangel Michael depicts The Archistratigus Michael, one of the most famous and respected angels in the Christian tradition. This icon has deep spiritual significance and symbolizes the following aspects:
Victory over Evil: Archangel Michael is considered in Christian tradition to be the leader of the heavenly host and the protector against evil. The icon of Michael the Archangel reminds believers of his role in the battle with the fallen angels, including the devil, and of his victory in this spiritual battle. It is a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
Protection and Support: Archangel Michael is considered an intercessor before God and a protector of believers. Believers invoke Michael the Archangel in prayers for protection from spiritual and physical dangers, as well as for his intervention in healing and protecting their families.
Judgment Day: In Christian eschatology (the doctrine of the last things), Michael the Archangel is associated with Judgment Day, when he judges the souls of the departed. The icon reminds us of the necessity of righteous living and waiting for the future judgment.
Angelic Light: The icon of Michael the Archangel often depicts him with a sword in his hand, which symbolizes truth and the light of truth that destroys the darkness of lies and evil.
Strength and Faith: This icon also symbolizes the faith and strength that believers need to overcome difficulties and trials in life. Believers turn to Archangel Michael for spiritual strength and help in keeping the faith.
The icon of Michael the Archangel plays an important role in Orthodox spiritual life, warning believers against spiritual dangers, reminding them of the need for faith and righteous living, and offering spiritual support and consolation in times of trial.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of Archangel Michael, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon painting. A handmade icon of Archangel is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a real work of art, which will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon production, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting, are performed by professional masters and painters of iconography with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All the icons of the Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order an icon of Michael the Archangel to be painted in the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons”, Mstyora, Vladimir region, where icons have been painted since 1628.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order.
We accept orders for measurement icons, analoy icons, church icons, and icons for iconostasis.
