Features:
Dimensions: 35x26x3 mm
Avg. Weight: 12 gr.
Composition: Silver 925, 999 Gilding
Medallion with the image of George vmch.Georgiya made in the tradition of small icons security, which since ancient times Christians used to protect against the evil forces. Traditionally, they depict the most famous images of Christ, the Virgin and the saints especially venerated.
Great Martyr George - one of the most popular Christian saints. In Russia, it has been known for the worship of the XI century. In the XII century the Great Martyr. George began to portray the image of zmeebortsa and called Victorious. (In Staraya Ladoga in St. George's church of XII century frescoes depicting St. George, beats the snake.) The name of the martyr alter Russian style and called it Egor Egorov, Yuri. Princes revered as the patron saint of soldiers, and peasants prayed him of his cattle. Memory of the Great Martyr. George is celebrated three times a year: November 16, 9 December, and on 6 May. Day of repose, May 6 called Yuriev day and is celebrated with great solemnity.
