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St. Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, a fourth century Bishop in what is now Turkey, was the most popular saint in the Byzantine world and Russia. He continues to be the Patron Saint of Russia. He is particularly renowned as Protector of the
Weak and Poor.
In many icons, he holds a gospel book opened to the great discourse known as the Beatitudes where Christ says "Blessed are the poor for yours is the kingdom of God." (Matthew 5:3) In other icons, Nicholas is shown holding a sword in one hand and a “town” in the other hand. The sword represents his defense of Christianity and the town represents his love for his home town of Myra in Lycia.
Resolution Unit : 2
Y Resolution : 300/1
X Resolution : 300/1