Saint Reverend with Palm of martyrdom and Crucifix Antique oil icon painting ^Sale

18th – 19th century oil icon painting on canvas, framed. In Christianity, a martyr is a person considered to have died because of their testimony for Jesus or faith in Jesus. The word martyr comes from the Koine word - μάρτυς, mártys, which means "witness" or "testimony". At first, the term applied to Apostles. Once Christians started to undergo persecution, the term came to be applied to those who suffered hardships for their faith. Christians venerate martyrs as powerful intercessors, and their utterances were treasured as inspired by the Holy Spirit. In Christian art, martyrs are often shown holding a palm frond as an attribute, representing the victory of spirit over flesh and crucifix - a symbol of faith, special devotion to Christ. This and 2 other similar paintings (see our other auctions) come from the church and was carefully preserved by some nice Believer.
Size app.: 49.6 x 40.7 cm (roughly 19.5 x 16 in). Pretty good condition, age usage wear, craquelure, loss of paint, requires care. Please study good resolution images for overall cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 1,5 kg is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment.