{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-russian-orthodox-icon-of-holy-martyrs-gurias-samonas-and-abibus","title":"Antique 19th Century Russian Orthodox Icon of Holy Martyrs Gurias, Samonas, and Abibus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eA Beautifully Detailed Imperial Russian Icon of the Patrons of Marriage and Family. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThis authentic antique Russian Orthodox icon depicts the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHoly Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas, and Abibus\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Святые мученики и исповедники Гурий, Самон и Авив). Hand-painted in Imperial Russia during the late 19th to early 20th century, this piece is rendered in a highly refined academic-revival style featuring intricate gold-leaf embellishments and extensive \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003esgraffito\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e texturing throughout the garments, borders, and halos.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eIn the Orthodox Christian tradition, this sacred trio of Edessa is deeply venerated as the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eheavenly protectors of marriage, family harmony, and a happy home\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. They are traditionally petitioned by those seeking to restore peace and fidelity to a domestic partnership.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eThe back of the wooden piece features a handwritten French inscription reading: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\"\u003e\"Pour le salut des serviteurs de Dieu, Jacques et Irène\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (For the salvation of the servants of God, Jacques and Irène). The custom French inscription on the back clarifies that it was dedicated \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eto, or given for,\u003c\/span\u003e the spiritual welfare and salvation of a couple named Jacques and Irène\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. These Saints are traditionally petitioned to restore harmony when there are severe marital issues or domestic discord.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt was common for families across Western Europe (particularly France, which hosted a large community of Russian émigrés and nobility following the Revolution) to treasure and pass down these icons as protective family relics.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AHmQrc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIconography Breakdown:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLeft:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e St. Gurias, shown as an elder with a long white beard holding a martyr's cross.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCenter:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e St. Samonas, depicted with a trimmed beard and dark hair in rich red robes.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRight:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e St. Abibus, represented as a youthful deacon clothed in a brilliant blue sticharion, lifting a liturgical censer.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eInscription:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The upper margin features clean Old Church Slavonic script identifying the saints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMedium:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tempera and oil with gold leaf on a solid wooden panel.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century (circa 1880–1910).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Imperial Russia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan 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