The St Nicholas the Wonderworker Icon is one of the most revered and respected icons in the Orthodox tradition. Saint Nicholas is the spiritual patron saint of travelers, sailors, merchants, children, and many other believers. His image on the icon depicts the bishop’s appearance in the ministry and with sacred attributes in his hands.
The orthodox icon of St. Nicholas is depicted full-length or waist-high with bishop’s vestments and the bishop’s mitre on his head. He holds a Gospel or orarion (prayer scroll) in his hands, which symbolizes his spiritual and charitable service.
The orthodox icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker calls believers to the example of holiness, compassion and help to those in need. St. Nicholas is famous for his merciful deeds and miracles that occurred due to his prayerful help. The faithful turn to this icon with prayers for intercession, help in material and spiritual needs, as well as for blessing and protection in life’s trials.
Celebrations associated with St. Nicholas are usually associated with the day of his memory in the church calendar. On this day believers visit temples, honor the memory of the Saint, offer prayers and give thanks for his help and intercession.
The icon of St. Nicholas carries a spiritual meaning and reminds believers of the importance of faith, mercy and compassion for neighbors, as well as the power of prayer and intercession of the saints before God.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an orthodox icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade orthodox icon of St. Nicholas is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a true work of art, which 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 the St Nicholas the Wonderworker 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.
