Icon - Panteleimon - Wood
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Orthodox icon of Saint Pantaleon (San Panteleimon), one of the most venerated saint physicians and martyrs in the Eastern tradition.
Name: San Panteleimon (San Panteleimon / Pantaleón)
Inscription: appears in Cyrillic on both sides of the head.
Prototype era: Byzantine tradition; this type is very common in Russian and Balkan icons.
Festival: July 27 (Julian calendar) / August 9 (Gregorian calendar)
Iconography and meaning
Vestments
Green tunic → life, healing, hope
Red cloak, martyrdom
Attributes
Medicine box in the left hand: symbol of his profession as a doctor.
Spatula or lancet (in the right hand): a medical instrument, not a weapon.
Youthful face: highlights its purity and total devotion to Christ.
Golden background: the divine light and the Kingdom of God
Who was Saint Pantaleon?
He was a 4th-century Christian doctor, martyred during Diocletian's persecution. He is known as 'the doctor without money' because he healed for free, invoking the name of Christ. For this reason, he is the protector of the sick, doctors, and hospitals.
Icon style
Frontal and solemn composition
Sober drawing, firm lines.
Use of authentic or imitation gold leaf
An authenticity certificate is provided, endorsed by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia.
Orthodox icon of Saint Pantaleon (San Panteleimon), one of the most venerated saint physicians and martyrs in the Eastern tradition.
Name: San Panteleimon (San Panteleimon / Pantaleón)
Inscription: appears in Cyrillic on both sides of the head.
Prototype era: Byzantine tradition; this type is very common in Russian and Balkan icons.
Festival: July 27 (Julian calendar) / August 9 (Gregorian calendar)
Iconography and meaning
Vestments
Green tunic → life, healing, hope
Red cloak, martyrdom
Attributes
Medicine box in the left hand: symbol of his profession as a doctor.
Spatula or lancet (in the right hand): a medical instrument, not a weapon.
Youthful face: highlights its purity and total devotion to Christ.
Golden background: the divine light and the Kingdom of God
Who was Saint Pantaleon?
He was a 4th-century Christian doctor, martyred during Diocletian's persecution. He is known as 'the doctor without money' because he healed for free, invoking the name of Christ. For this reason, he is the protector of the sick, doctors, and hospitals.
Icon style
Frontal and solemn composition
Sober drawing, firm lines.
Use of authentic or imitation gold leaf
An authenticity certificate is provided, endorsed by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Iconography
Panteleimon
Weight
300 g
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
17.8 cm
Width
15.4 cm
Depth
2.4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1900-1950
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