The icon “Andrew the Apostle” is one of the most revered and well-known in Orthodox Christian tradition. Saint Andrew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles and the brother of Peter the First-Called. His image in the icon symbolizes the call of a person to follow Christ and preach the gospel truths.
In the icon of Saint Andrew the Apostle, he is depicted standing in monastic attire with fishing nets in his hands, as he was a fisherman before following Christ. The image of the apostle may also be accompanied by his attributes – a cross, a scroll with gospel messages, or the Lamb of God.
Saint Andrew the Apostle is considered the patron saint of many cities and countries. His feast day, which is celebrated on December 13 according to the Gregorian calendar, is an important event for the Christian world.
The icon “Andrew the Apostle” has profound spiritual significance for believers. It reminds us of the importance of accepting Christianity and following Christ, as well as the mission of preaching the gospel truths. Believers turn to this icon with prayers for intercession before God, for forgiveness of sins, and for spiritual enlightenment.
The icon “Andrew the Apostle” carries spiritual guidance and support for all who turn to it with faith and hope. Its image embodies the greatness of the spiritual power of the apostle and his example of fidelity to God.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of St Andrew, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade icon of the Apostle Andrew 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 Andrew The Apostle Orthodox Icon 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.
