Russian Icon Of Saint Antipas Of Pergamum
Stock No
A4435
2025
- £445.00
- €533 Euro
- $577 US Dollar
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Item Description
A 19th Century painted wooden Icon of Saint Antipas. In good overall condition and with just some minor losses commensurate with age.
According to Eastern Orthodox traditions, according to the Commentary on the Apocalypse of Andreas of Caesarea, it is believed that Saint Antipas was the Antipas referred to in Revelation 2:13, as the verse says:
“I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.”
According to Christian tradition, John the Apostle ordained Antipas as bishop of Pergamon during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero.
The traditional accounts go on to say Antipas was martyred during the reign of Nero (54-68) or Domitian, by burning in a brazen bull-shaped altar for casting out demons worshipped by the local population.
There is a tradition of holy oil (“manna of the saints”) being secreted from the relics of Saint Antipas.
Saint Antipas is invoked for relief from toothache, and diseases of the teeth. On the calendars of Eastern Christianity, the feast day of Antipas is April 11.
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Sudbury, Suffolk
Item Dimensions
H: 30cm W: 26cm
Period
c1850
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Sudbury, Suffolk
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United Kingdom
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