St Archangel Michael Orthodox Icon

The St Archangel Michael Orthodox Icon is one of the most revered images in Orthodoxy. Archangel Michael, which means “Who is like God” in Greek, is considered the chief of the angels and the leader of the heavenly host. His image on the icon always has a special majesty and power.
On the icon Archangel is depicted with a sword in his hand, which symbolizes his fight against evil and protection of believers from enemies of the soul and body. Often Archangel Michael is also depicted with a shield, on which may be depicted various Christian symbols, such as the cross or the image of the Divine Child.
The icon of Michael the Archangel has a deep spiritual meaning for Orthodox believers. It reminds of the continuous struggle between good and evil, of the protection and help that St Michael brings to the faithful. The faithful turn to this icon with prayers for intercession and protection from all kinds of evil.
The symbolism of the icon of Archangel Michael strengthens faith in the power and protection of the angelic world. Believers know that Archangel Michael stands guard over their souls and helps them overcome difficulties and temptations.
The image of Archangel Michael is placed in Orthodox churches and homes of believers as an object of worship and a symbol of faith. Its image reminds of the importance of spiritual struggle and the protection Michael brings, helping believers in their spiritual striving and overcoming life’s difficulties.

In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an orthodox icon of Michael the Archangel, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade orthodox icon of Michael the 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 icons of the Mstyora Icons icon-painting workshop are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Order the St Archangel Michael Orthodox Icon at 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.