METAL ICON ON A WOOD SAINT GEORGE 11 X 9

Knight of Truth and Justice

• Saint George teaches us that true freedom is won through inner fortitude. His significance in the home is a reminder that light always conquers darkness.
   

• Spiritual Feat: Renouncing the power of a Roman tribune, George chose suffering, proving that loyalty to the Heavenly King stands above all earthly honors.
   

• Message to the Household: He is the protector of the weak. His presence in the home instills courage in facing daily challenges and preserves the authority of righteousness.

Craftsmanship & Materials

• Dramatic Relief: Detailed metalwork highlighting the dynamics of the battle, the knightly armor, and the saint's triumphant stance.
   

• Solid Base: Mounted on selected solid wood, the icon is durable and long-lasting, retaining its luster for years.
   

• Compact Protection: With its 11x9 cm format, it is ideal as a travel companion or a discrete spiritual symbol in a modern interior.
   

• Meaningful Gift: A perfect gift for Slava (Djurdjevdan), baptisms, or as a blessing for a new beginning.

Saint George

Saint George was a brilliant young officer of the 3rd century, whose military genius amazed Emperor Diocletian himself. A fascinating historical fact is that George was a member of the Praetorian Guard, the empire's most elite unit, yet he used this prestigious position to publicly stand against the persecution of Christians. History records him as the man who deliberately tore up the imperial edict for the extermination of believers, knowing well that the act carried a death sentence. His victory over the dragon, which became the central theme of his iconography, is historically interpreted as the triumph over paganism and fear.

Tradition holds that during the Middle Ages, Serbian knights and rebels always took their oaths before his image, considering him their celestial commander. The icon in your home serves as a reminder that true authority is built on sacrifice for the truth—it teaches us that a knight's heart is strongest when beating for faith, preserving the honor of the Christian hearth as an unyielding fortress.

International Designations

USA / Canada / UK / Australia: Saint George the Dragon Slayer / St. George Metal Icon, Serbia / Montenegro / Bosnia: Sveti velikomučenik Georgije (Đurđevdan / Đurđic), Greece / Cyprus: Agios Georgios o Tropeoforos (Άγιος Γεώργιος ο Τροπαιοφόρος), Russia / Ukraine / Belarus: Svyatoy Georgiy Pobedonosets (Святой Георгий Победоносец), Germany / Austria: Hl. Georg der Siegreiche – Metallikone auf Holz, Romania: Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe

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