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Icon “Creation of the World, Trinity, Angels, and Chosen Saints” – Orthodox Masterpiece
This stunning Orthodox icon, “Creation of the World, Trinity, Angels, and Chosen Saints,” is based on a 19th-century original preserved in a private collection. The icon presents a vivid and detailed theological vision, combining scenes from the Book of Genesis, depictions of the Holy Trinity, and a gathering of revered saints.
At the top, God the Father and the Holy Spirit are depicted overseeing creation. The left side illustrates the key moments from the Book of Genesis, portraying the divine act of bringing the world into existence. On the right, a rich assembly of saints, prophets, and apostles—including St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. George, St. Vladimir, and the holy martyrs Flor, Laurus, and John the Baptist—symbolize the spiritual legacy of Christianity.
The right side is dedicated to the saints: Florus, Laurus, Gurias, Samon and Aviv, the Beheaded Head of John the Baptist, the Great Martyrs: Nikita, Anisia, George, Dmitry; Saints Theodosius, Basil, Anthony, Joasaph, Vladimir, Gleb, Michael, Boris, Queen Helena, Gregory, Blaise, John, James, Nicholas the Wonderworker; Apostles: Thomas, Peter, Paul, Andrew, Philip; Prophets: Samuel, David, Moses, Obadiah, Solomon.
At the bottom, the dramatic “Miracle of Archangel Michael” is depicted, a well-known event in Christian tradition where Michael intervenes to save a church from destruction.
History of the Icon:
This icon follows the classic Orthodox tradition of visually narrating salvation history. The “Creation of the World” theme was a rare but deeply theological subject in Orthodox iconography, emphasizing divine order and the unity of creation with the heavenly realm. The inclusion of saints, apostles, and angels reflects their role as intercessors between humanity and God.
The Miracle of Archangel Michael, often linked to the legend of Chonae (where Michael saved a sanctuary from destruction), reinforces the icon’s theme of divine protection. This composition, with its rich colors, detailed miniatures, and intricate symbolism, showcases the mastery of 19th-century icon painters, serving as both a devotional object and a theological statement.
🖼 Product Features
Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.
- Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
- Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
- Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
- Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
- Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal
📏 Available Sizes
• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect For
• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts
• Housewarming and family blessings
• Prayer corners and devotional spaces
• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days
🌍 Worldwide Delivery
Securely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.
✨ Crafted with Tradition
Each icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.
The name of this icon in different languages⬅️
- Chinese (Simplified): 创造世界、圣三一、天使与圣徒圣像
- Czech: Ikona „Stvoření světa, Trojice, andělé a svatí“
- Danish: Ikon “Verdens skabelse, Treenigheden, engle og helgener”
- Dutch: Icoon “Schepping van de Wereld, Drie-eenheid, Engelen en Heiligen”
- English: Icon “Creation of the World, Trinity, Angels, and Saints”
- Estonian: Ikoon „Maailma loomine, Kolmainsus, inglid ja pühakud“
- Finnish: Ikoni ”Maailman luominen, Kolminaisuus, enkelit ja pyhät”
- French: Icône « Création du monde, Trinité, anges et saints »
- German: Ikone „Erschaffung der Welt, Dreifaltigkeit, Engel und Heilige“
- Greek: Εικόνα «Δημιουργία του Κόσμου, Αγία Τριάδα, Άγγελοι και Άγιοι»
- Italian: Icona “Creazione del Mondo, Trinità, Angeli e Santi”
- Japanese: 「世界の創造、三位一体、天使と聖人」のイコン
- Latvian: Ikona “Pasaules radīšana, Trīsvienība, eņģeļi un svētie”
- Lithuanian: Ikona „Pasaulio sukūrimas, Trejybė, angelai ir šventieji“
- Norwegian: Ikon “Skapelsen av verden, Treenigheten, engler og helgener”
- Polish: Ikona „Stworzenie świata, Trójca, aniołowie i święci”
- Portuguese: Ícone “Criação do Mundo, Trindade, Anjos e Santos”
- Romanian: Icoana „Crearea lumii, Treimea, îngerii și sfinții”
- Russian: Икона «Сотворение мира, Троица, Ангелы и Святые»
- Serbian: Икона „Стварање света, Тројица, анђели и свети“
- Slovak: Ikona „Stvorenie sveta, Trojica, anjeli a svätí“
- Slovenian: Ikona »Stvarjenje sveta, Trojica, angeli in svetniki«
- Spanish: Icono “Creación del Mundo, Trinidad, Ángeles y Santos”
- Swedish: Ikon “Skapelsen av världen, Treenigheten, änglar och helgon”
- Ukrainian: Ікона «Створення світу, Трійця, Ангели та Святі»
