A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. John the Evangelist. 18th Century. Diamonds The symbolism of five crosses

The symbolism of five crosses representing the Five Wounds is first recorded in the context of the consecration of the St Brelade's Church under the patronage of Robert of Normandy (before 1035)

Archangel Michael at the left top of the second icon stepping on Satan and at the bottom St

SIZE: 12X9 CM

Size: 35x25 cm

the nomisma was gradually debased by the Byzantine emperors until it was abolished by Alexius I in 1092

A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. John the Evangelist. 18th Century. Diamonds The symbolism of five crossesA Russian icon of St. John, made out of bronze, 17 This icon is in very good condition. Size: 11x6 cm. 4. 3x2. 5 inch. This item comes with a certificate from the Israeli Antiquities Authority. John the Baptist is mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus and revered as a major religious figure in Christianity, Islam, the Bah' Faith, and Mandaeism. He is called a prophet by all of these faiths and is honored as a saint in many Christian traditions.