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19th century, Russia, tempera/silver on wooden board, size 26 x 31 cm. The icon depicts seven youths in rich tunics asleep in a cave. The background shows th outlines of Ephesus.
The subject of the icon is taken from the Menologium describing the life of seven youths of noble families, who refused to repudiate Christian Faith when persecuted by Emperor Decius. Their names were: Maximillian, Jamlichos, Martin, John,Dyonisius, Exakostodianos and Antonius. They distributed their fortune to the poor and left Ehesus to live in a cave at Mount Anchilos. Decius ordered his soldiers to follow them and to fill up the entrance of their cave with a huge stone confining the youthts to death. many years passed, the Christain Faith was officially recognised, and the youthts were found in their cave alive and peacefully asleep.
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The subject of the icon is taken from the Menologium describing the life of seven youths of noble families, who refused to repudiate Christian Faith when persecuted by Emperor Decius. Their names were: Maximillian, Jamlichos, Martin, John,Dyonisius, Exakostodianos and Antonius. They distributed their fortune to the poor and left Ehesus to live in a cave at Mount Anchilos. Decius ordered his soldiers to follow them and to fill up the entrance of their cave with a huge stone confining the youthts to death. many years passed, the Christain Faith was officially recognised, and the youthts were found in their cave alive and peacefully asleep.
The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise
Reserve: $600.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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