Monumental Russian Icon Of Saint Demetrius Of Rostov

Monumental Russian icon. 1832. This Russian icon depicts Saint Demetrius of Rostov, also known as Dimitri, Metropolitan of Rostov and Miracle Worker. The central figure is the saint, shown in his episcopal vestments (white mitre and omophorion). He holds an episcopal crosier in his left hand and makes a gesture of blessing with his right. The Cyrillic text at the top of the icon identifies the figure as the "Metropolitan of Rostov, Miracle Worker." Two small medallion images on the left side of the icon depict icons of the Mother of God, likely specific miraculous icons associated with the region or the saint's cult. Period: Similar icons of Saint Demetrius of Rostov often date from the 19th century. Information about the Saint: Saint Demetrius (born Daniil Savvich Tuptalo) was an influential spiritual writer, preacher, and Metropolitan of Rostov and Yaroslavl at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. He is best known for his Cheti-Minei (Monthly Readings), a collection of stories from the lives of saints, which had a considerable influence on Russian Orthodox spirituality. Veneration: He is venerated in the Orthodox Church for his teachings, writings, and the miracles attributed to him after his death.