The St Andrew Orthodox Icon is one of the most revered and significant icons in the Orthodox Christian tradition. St. Andrew the Apostle was one of the first disciples of Christ and is considered his first-called, as he was the first to answer Jesus Christ’s call to become his follower.
The icon of Saint Andrew usually depicts an old man with a long beard and hair, with a distinctive arm or crucifix, symbolizing his martyrdom. His gaze is usually directed upward, toward heaven, symbolizing his spiritual orientation and connection to the divine world.
The Apostle Andrew is considered the patron saint of many nations and cities, including Russia, Greece, Scotland, and Romania. His memory is commemorated in the Orthodox Church on November 30. St. Andrew was a preacher and missionary, and his example of service and faith inspires many believers around the world.
A hand-painted icon of St. Andrew the Apostle is often placed in Orthodox churches and in the homes of believers as an object of worship and a source of spiritual strength. His image reminds of the importance of missionary work and witnessing about Christ in the world.
The Orthodox icon of St. Andrew the First-Called carries a deep spiritual meaning and calls believers to follow the example of the holy apostle in faith, charity and preaching the Gospel.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of St. Andrew, which is made in the best traditions of Russian icon painting. A handmade orthodox icon of St Andrew 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 Andrew 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.
