Russian Icon of St. Nicholas, The Archbishop of Myra
Russian icon of St. Nicholas, The Archbishop of Myra, with 16 hagiographical border scenes, created
in the Vladimir region in the second half of the 19th century. The icon depicts
St. Nicholas of Myra, one of the most venerated and beloved Christian saints, also
known as Nicholas the Wonderworker. St. Nicholas is the patron
saint of children, students, merchants, sailors, archers, and also repentant
thieves. He is portrayed on countless Eastern Orthodox icons, often vested
in a cross-ornamented phelonion, with a Gospel Book in his hand.