Icon «St. Venerable Sergius of Radonezh»

He lived in the XIV century. He was a great companion, guardian of the land and the Russian glory. It is narrated that God gave Cyril and Mary a son, who was named Bartholomew. At the age of seven Bartholomew was sent to study with his brothers. The brothers learned successfully, but Bartholomew was not good in studiing. Then Bartholomew prayed for the Lord to grant him the understanding of the books. Once in the field he met an angel who was sent by God. He was in the monastic image: an old man among a field standing under an oak and performing the prayer. He blessed the boy, kissed him and asked what he wanted. Bartholomew said: "With all my heart I wish to learn to read and write!" The monk fulfilled the request of Bartholomew and offered his prayer to God blessing the child. The old man wanted to go but Bartholomew asked him to visit his parents' house. In conclusion, the elder prophetically foretold about St. Sergius: "Great is your son before God and men. It will be a chosen of the Holy Spirit"
In October 7, in 1337 Bartholomew took vows as a monk of the abbot Mitrofan with the name of the holy martyr Sergius. He founded a large number of monasteries, one of which is Holy Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The hard work St. Sergius joined with the prayer, vigils and the fasting. St. Sergius had a gracious gift of miracles.

Russian land at the time suffered from the Tatar yoke. Grand Prince Dimitry Donskoy came to the monastery to ask St. Sergius for blessings for the coming battle. St. Sergius predicted the victory of Prince Dimitry.
On the eve of his death this great saint of God summoned the brethren and spoke with a will saying: Take heed to yourselves, brethren. First keep the fear of God, the purity of your soul and an unfeigned love". The prayers ask St. Sergius of Radonezh success in learning, problem-solving. This Holy Miracle Worker can even give his protectionto affect a court case

Characteristics:

Avg. Weight: 5.2 g.
Composition: Silver 925, 999 Gilding
Technique - casting, gilding, niello.