Orthodox Icon St. Nicholas and Natalia of Nicomedia
The hand-painted icon depicts St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and St. Martyr Natalia of Nicomedia. Each of these Saints has a different significance and patronizes different aspects of faith and life.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker: St. Nicholas, also known as Nicholas of Myra or Nicholas the Wonderworker, was the bishop of the city of Myra in Cappadocia (in present-day Turkey). He is considered one of the most revered Saints in the Orthodox Church. His icon reminds the faithful of his good deeds and miracles performed in the name of faith and charity. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, travelers, children, the poor, and many other categories.
Holy Martyr Natalia of Nicomedia: St. Natalia lived in the 3rd century in Nicomedia (also located in present-day Turkey). Her icon emphasizes her status as a martyr and Holy Wife. She became known for her martyr-like steadfastness and faith. St. Natalia often patronizes family life and the protection of women.
The icon of Nicholas the Wonderworker and Natalia of Nicomedia can have several meanings and interpretations:
Family Well-Being: This icon can be a symbol of protection and blessing for the family. St. Natalia patronizes family values and marriage, while St. Nicholas comes to the rescue in a variety of situations, including financial difficulties and health.
Prayer for protection and help: The faithful can resort to this icon to ask for protection and help in difficult situations, especially those related to family life, health and material needs.
The Power of Faith and Charity: The icon also reminds us of the importance of faith and charity in the Christian life. St. Nicholas and St. Natalia serve as examples of good deeds and selfless love of neighbor.
The icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and St. Natalia of Nicomedia calls for faith, prayer and adherence to Christian virtues, as well as seeking help and protection from these saints in various aspects of life.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of Saints Nicholas and Natalia, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. Handmade icons of the Saints are not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also real works of art that will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon making, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting are performed by professional masters and painters of icon painting 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 an Orthodox Icon St. Nicholas and Natalia of Nicomedia at the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” in the village of 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.
