Description
This historic Russian icon depicts Michael the Archangel, captain of the bodiless powers of heaven, in the posture of his office as warrior for the church. He bears a sword in his right hand and golden shield, blazoned with a cross, in his left. He wears a golden breastplate and scarlet robe, traditional vestments for his service. In this Russian ‘Academic’ icon of the 19th century, he is depicted with the high degree of realism typical of that style.
In icons, angels—especially the high-ranking Archangels—are depicted in an earthly form. All the angels are dressed as humans, in clothing accented with gold, the color of holiness and Heaven.
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. Leading the armies of God, he is mentioned throughout the Old and New Testaments and church tradition as the preeminent warrior against the forces of darkness and rebellion.
Details
Month: |
November |
Ratio: |
1x1.25 |
Ratio: |
Portrait |
Saintly Rank: |
Male |
Saintly Rank: |
Angel |
Delivery & Returns
PRODUCTION
Our icons are hand-crafted and made-to-order. Allow time for production. Please note that your chosen shipping method does not include production time. (For example, if you select 2 day shipping, your order will be delivered 2 days after it ships, not 2 days after the order is placed.) Please visit our Shipping FAQ page for more information about how long you can expect production to take.
SHIPPING
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations. Also note that we ship international orders DDU. When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page. Click here to learn more about shipping.
RETURN POLICY
We allow returns for many of our items, but restrictions apply. Please visit our Return Policy page for more information.
Customer Reviews
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Lovely Icon
I ordered this icon in memory of our church friend whose name was Michael. It's very pretty. I think his family will like it. I've ordered from your company several times and I'm always pleased with my purchases. Thank you! Christ Is Risen!
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Stunning!
This is so well-made. The red paint on the wood is vibrant, as is the icon itself. This is very "thick" and stands up well on its own - it doesn't have to be hung up and it doesn't need a stand if you don't hang it up. It is a very nice size for a "mini" - it is sitting on my PC at work and it is very conspicuous because of its size. It is well worth the price at full price, and it was a "steal" for me at the .99 cent special offer price.
