Antique Russian Icon Старинная Икона Jesus Christ Pantocrator 19th Century

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Antique Russian Icon Старинная Икона Jesus Christ Pantocrator 19th Century:
$296.00

Russian Orthodox Icon \"Savior The Almighty\" (Pantocrator). Imperial Russia, icon painted in 19th century. Wood, tempera, gesso, hand painted on a leaf of silver.

Size: 22 x 17 cm (8.7” x 6.7\" x 0.6”)

The icon depicts Savior the Almighty, blessing with his right hand, with an open Book of Gospels in his left hand in the center panel.

Good quality painting. Very nice and rare piece of religious art.

Will be shipped 100% insured with a tracking number.

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The most common translation of Pantocrator is \"Almighty\" or \"All-powerful\". In this understanding, Pantokrator is a compound word formed from the Greek words πᾶν, pan (gen. pantos), i.e. \"all\"[3] and κράτος, kratos, i.e. \"strength\", \"might\", \"power\".[4]This is often understood in terms of potential power; i.e., ability to do anything, omnipotence.

Another, more literal translation is \"Ruler of All\" or, less literally, \"Sustainer of the World\". In this understanding, Pantokrator is a compound word formed from the Greek for \"all\" and the verb meaning \"To accomplish something\" or \"to sustain something\" (κρατεω). This translation speaks more to God\'s actual power; i.e., God does everything (as opposed to God can do everything).