A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST. JOHN THE WARRIOR WITH LIFE SCENES, 18TH CENTURY. Egyptian oil lamps was kept in the Acropolis

was kept in the Acropolis in Athens and burned daily with only one refill of oil per year

Her prayerful stance also gives the impression of presenting us with Christ

At lower right is a post-resurrection scene of Jesus appearing to the disciples who were fishing on the Sea of Tiberius

John used baptism as the central symbol or sacrament of his messianic movement

A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST. JOHN THE WARRIOR WITH LIFE SCENES, 18TH CENTURY. Egyptian oil lamps was kept in the AcropolisA LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST. JOHN THE WARRIOR WITH LIFE SCENES, 18TH CENTURY. At center, a full length image of the armor clad warrior saint surrounded by various life scenes identified by corresponding inscriptions. At upper left, Christ delivers a blessing and presents a book of gospels. 28. 25 inches x 21. 75 inches (71. 5 x 55 cm). This item comes with a certificate from The Israeli Antiquities Authority.