Sergius died on September 25, 1392, and was glorified (canonized) in 1452. His incorrupt relics were found in 1422 and placed in the new Trinity Cathedral of the Lavra which he founded. The church commemorates him on September 25, the day of his death, and on July 5, the day his relics were uncovered. Among the many affectionate titles given him, he has been referred to as the "Abbot of Russia" and "valiant voevod" of the Russian land. The Roman Catholic Church officially recognizes Sergius as a saint, listing him in the Martyrologium Romanum. - Wikipedia
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Icon: St. Sergius - by Terry Nelson (my caligraphy is terrible)
Your iconography is warm and rich.
ReplyDeleteCalligraphy on paper is okay; on wood it's a bitch, ain't it?
But here I think it's still good.
very good work my friend. where did you learn how to paint icons? Is it directly onto the wood?
ReplyDeleteyou have such gifts. beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone.
ReplyDeleteI painted upon gessoed wood - many layers of gesso. The background was manipulated to resemble old ivory.
Terry: Beautiful and lovely...and no, your calligraphy is NOT terrible (my stupid opinion, but yet, I disagree!).
ReplyDeleteA great saint!
Thanks!
I just love this Saint.
ReplyDeleteIn so many ways.
Thanks, Terry, for your memorial to him.