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Tag Archives: Nicholas the Wonderworker
Ten Miracle-Working Icons of Saint Nicholas
“There is no icon like Nicholas.” -Russian proverb Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (feastday: Dec 6/19) is one of the most beloved Saints of the Church. He is loved by so many because God has revealed St. Nicholas to be an … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Iconography, Special Icons, The Saints
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Tagged Greek Icons, Iconoclast, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Russian Icon, Veneration, Wonderworking Icon
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The Ninety-Three Mile Procession of St Nicholas’ Icon
An annual procession of a miraculous icon of St Nicholas the Wonder-worker has just finished, with around 35,000 pilgrims participating in the ninety-three mile round trip.
Posted in History, News, The Saints
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Tagged Nicholas the Wonderworker, Procession, Russian Icon, Veneration, Wonderworking Icon
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Why Christ and the Theotokos are in Icons of St Nicholas
In many icons of Nicholas, the Saint is shown flanked by Jesus Christ and the Mother of God either in medallions or, especially later, resting upon clouds. This is recalling a miracle from St Nicholas’ life.
Posted in History, Icons of Christ, The Saints, The Theotokos
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Tagged Greek Icons, Jesus Christ, Mother of God, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Theotokos
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Nicholas the Wonderworker | An Icon of a Bishop
“If anything happens to God, we have always got St Nicholas” -Russian proverb Throughout the Christian churches, it is difficult to think of a Saint as well-loved as St Nicholas the Wonder-Worker, honoured on Dec 6th and every Thursday of … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Icons of Christ, The Saints, The Theotokos
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Tagged Greek Icons, Jesus Christ, Mother of God, Nicholas the Wonderworker
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