Ancient icon of St. Michael with Saints Florus and Laurus 19th century Russia

Ancient icon of St. Michael with Saints Florus and Laurus, 19th century Russia.
Ancient Russian icon dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, flanked by the saints Florus and Laurus. The orthodox icon dates back to the 19th century and comes from Moscow, Russia.This icon depicts the Archangel Michael in a glorious pose, with sword and armor. He is the leader of the celestial armies in the fight against evil. St. Michael is the patron saint of Kiev and was depicted on armor and coats of arms of the Rjurik dynasty. His very name, meaning 'Who is like God', is a challenge to Lucifer, a question whose answer is 'None'. St. Michael fought and defeated Satan by stripping him of his robe of light, punishment for his boundless pride in wanting to become like God.St. Michael is the 'noblest prince', who fights for the people of God and defends their cause. He is invoked for protection during the war, to heal the sick, to protect sailors and traders, and to help the souls of the dead in the afterlife.Saints Florus and Laurus were two martyrs of the second century after Christ, sculptor brothers in charge of building a pagan temple. They were martyred for having destroyed the statues of the Temple, and are also linked above all in Russia, to horses and their health.The Russian icon of St Michael measures 34x30 cm and is shipped with an export document and an appraisal by an expert of the Russian Cultural Heritage.