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Orthodox Icon Of Saint Geroge by Stefanos Anastasiadis

Saint George was a soldier in the Roman army and was later venerated as a Christian George is most commonly depicted in early icons, mosaics and frescos wearing armour contemporary with the depiction, executed in gilding and silver colour, intended to identify him as a Roman He was part of the top-placed family, have some education and his parents were He had a beautiful appearance, was one of the bravest soldiers, and being so equipped and standing out in George decided to confess his faith to God and to Christ before the king and the He was put in prison and was asked to deny his Because he refused, he was subjected to all possible tortures, is perhaps one of the most tortured His faith was above all human attempts to break His figure is calm, expressing his serenity, while using colors in the composition- blue, red and brown symbolize humility silent, hope, passion, acceptance of his destiny and The composition is full of symbols, wonderfully caught by the This version is based on a mid-14th century icon