The icon - an image of a Christian saint or a scripture scene - is an integral part of the spiritual life of every believer. This name comes from the Greek word for "image." The icon serves as an object of religious experience, meditation, but, in addition, it is a work of art and on this side is of interest to atheists. If you want to purchase an icon, this can be done quite simply.
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For the believer, as well as for the collector of rarities, the most valuable are the old, “prayed” icons. Many of them require restoration, but many are perfectly preserved under salaries. The age of the icons that belong to this category can be from 4 to 6 centuries. Their cost is very high, so they are often faked. In order not to be deceived, such icons must be purchased in stationary antique shops or at constantly working auctions that have a good reputation in the antique market. Of course, the presence of an expert opinion confirming the authenticity of the icon is mandatory in this case.
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Today in our country there are many icon-painting workshops, whose craftsmen carefully revive traditional schools and technologies, use ancient techniques, original mineral paints, gold leaf and silver plating. The basis for modern icons are, like several centuries ago, linden and cypress boards, which have undergone special processing. Such icons can be bought on the Internet and in special shops that sell them at temples. All these icons are already consecrated.
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Recently, in connection with the revival of a religious cult, many parents want to buy a so-called "measured" icon for their newborn child, which is made only on order. It is an image of the Guardian Angel or the Holy Protector of the newborn, made according to his height. This icon should accompany a person through life, protect him from troubles and temptations, strengthen faith in God. You can order it in the icon-painting workshop and on the Internet, on the sites of such workshops.
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By phone, indicated on the website, by e-mail and whether in a special form, you can order a wedding or dimensional icon, an image of the Savior, the Virgin or the Saints. Here you can also order the design of the icon in the form of a case, folding, salary, finishing with enamel. Many workshops make lists of famous, revered icons, the image of which has been tested by time and faith of many generations of Orthodox people.
