Antique Russian icon of St Demetrius of Thessaloniki, 19th century, 17x14 in
Antique Russian icon of St Demetrius of Thessaloniki, 19th century, 17x14 in. Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki is one of the most popular soldier martyrs with a legendary career. It is said that he held off the barbarians besieging Thessaloniki.
Diocletian and Maximian ordered a gladiator fight with Saint Nestor taking part of it. This soldier asked Demtrius' blessing and made him win. When Saint Nestor was questioned about his victory, he proclaimed to the emperor that the it was due to God. The ...
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Antique Russian icon of St Demetrius of Thessaloniki, 19th century, 17x14 in. Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki is one of the most popular soldier martyrs with a legendary career. It is said that he held off the barbarians besieging Thessaloniki.
Diocletian and Maximian ordered a gladiator fight with Saint Nestor taking part of it. This soldier asked Demtrius' blessing and made him win. When Saint Nestor was questioned about his victory, he proclaimed to the emperor that the it was due to God. The emperor decided to executr Demtrius.
According to a legend of Thessaloniki, Saint Demetrius was a deacon and was martyrised in Sirmio in the public baths.
Two churches were built in his name in the 5th century: one in Sirmio and the other in Thessaloniki. There were brought the relics of Saint Demetrius around 1418.
The Saint is celebrated on October, 26th.
Provenance: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Era: 19th century.
Measures: 16.9x14.17 inches.
Delivered in an elegant case with expertise signed by a qualified specialist.
