Description
Legacy Icons is honored to offer this stunning traditional icon of Holy Michael the Archangel. Dressed in festal robes of scarlet and deep blue, he hold a scepter in his right hand and in his left an orb bearing the Greek letters ‘XC,’ the beginning of Christ’s name. This symbolizes the authority delegated by Christ to this chief of the angels. This beautiful icon is a faithful reproduction of the original which is from the deësis (supplication) row of a 17th-century Russian iconostasis (icon screen in front of a church’s altar). This icon commemorates the archangel’s role in protecting God’s people for generations, interceding and fighting for them against their foes.
The Archangel Michael is the warrior of God, and in any given instance of heavenly warfare is likely present fighting for Him. In icons, Michael can always be identified by his soldier's attire, his armor, and the sword he wields. Also, Michael is frequently clothed in some shade of red. The color red can symbolize power, war, blood, and sacrifice: all appropriate to the angel who is engaged in warfare. His liturgical hymns refer to him as "the Commander of the bodiless hosts." He holds a flaming sword in one hand,, and an orb in his other hand, symbolizing his authority as the supreme Archangel.
Details
Month: |
November |
Ratio: |
1x2 |
Ratio: |
Portrait |
Saintly Rank: |
Male |
Saintly Rank: |
Angel |
Delivery & Returns
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RETURN POLICY
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Customer Reviews
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Another Exquisite Heirloom Work of Art
Legacy always does a five-star job and this icon of St. Michael the Archangel is no exception. It reminds me of the angels depicted on the doors to the altar in our local Russian Orthodox Church. St. Micael is my Confirmation Saint and the icon beautifully reminds me of his protection, especially now, in mid-April 2020, during the Coronavirus pandemic. It also reminds me of my Guardian Angel. The detains are exquisite. I had purchased another icon previously and it was just as fine. I also have their ingenious and beautiful “smokeless” deluxe incense burner set. I now know Legacy are people with whom it is a pleasure to deal, and I can have 100% confidence in ordering from them. Given this, and their wide assortment of icons, I would not consider buying from anyone else. I sense this as much a vocation as a business for them.
