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Saint George and the Dragon in Iconography
The wealth of images depicted in holy icons is overwhelming, yet one thing appears to unite them all. Despite not usually being painted in a naturalistic way, they are always concerned in depicting reality. In icons of the life of … Continue reading →
Posted in Didactic Icons, History, The Saints
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Tagged Dragon, Greek Icons, Russian Icon, Soldier-Saints, St George
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A Reader's Guide to Orthodox Icons 