Ancient Russian icon Saint Seraphim of Sarov 18th century 53x39 cm
Ancient Russian icon Saint Seraphim of Sarov 18th century 53x39 cm. Saint Seraphim, a monk, is one of the most popular saints of modern Russia. After sixteen years of monastic life, he retired alone to the forest, living in deep friendship with animals. In 1810, forced to return to the monastery, he continued his life in intimacy with the Lord. At 66, he emerged from solitude and began giving spiritual advice to men and women. The words with which he greeted ''My Joy, Christ is risen'', summariz...
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Ancient Russian icon Saint Seraphim of Sarov 18th century 53x39 cm. Saint Seraphim, a monk, is one of the most popular saints of modern Russia. After sixteen years of monastic life, he retired alone to the forest, living in deep friendship with animals. In 1810, forced to return to the monastery, he continued his life in intimacy with the Lord. At 66, he emerged from solitude and began giving spiritual advice to men and women. The words with which he greeted ''My Joy, Christ is risen'', summarize his spiritual doctrine in the suffering he experienced the joy of faith in the victorious Christ. It is from the personal encounter with the Lord that profound pacification of the heart is born. The ''Conversation with Motovilov'' reports the memories of the conversation between a young man and Saint Seraphim on the themes of Christian life.
Subject: Saint Seraphim,Origin: Moscow,Technique: egg tempera,Materials: wood, levkas,Period: 18th century,Measurement: 53x39 cm.The icon is delivered inside an elegant box, together with the appraisal carried out by an expert expert.
