Vintage Byzantine Icon Saint Demetrius Orthodox Military Hand Painted 10"

Description

Vintage Icon featuring Demetrius on a red horse. Also know as Demetrios of Thessaloniki (Greek: Άγιος Δημήτριος της Θεσσαλονίκης, Hágios Dēmḗtrios tēs Thessaloníkēs;), also known as the Holy Great-Martyr Demetrius the Myroblyte (meaning 'the Myrrh-Gusher' or 'Myrrh-Streamer'; 3rd century – 306) was a Christian martyr of the early 4th century AD.

Demetrius of Thessaloniki, also known as the Holy Great-Martyr Demetrius the Myroblyte was a Christian martyr of the early 4th century AD. During the Middle Ages, he came to be revered as one of the most important Orthodox military saints, often paired with George of Lydda.

Condition

Good Overall - Crazing to surface; gentle wear to frame; see pictures

Dimensions

7.25” x 0.75” x 9.5” (Width x Depth x Height)