Eastern Orthodox Icon of The Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia For Sale

Eastern Orthodox icon depicting the Holy Royal Martyrs (the last imperial Romanov family of Russia).The icon itself is a painted three-dimensional metallic surface in a solid wooden frame.Comes with certificate from St. John's Monastery in Kiev, Ukraine (see Google translation image above).The translation of the certificate states "This icon 'The Royal Martyrs' was painted using varnish and lacquer from a printed copy placed on a wooden board. The icon was made in St. John's Monastery and is classified as modern, not of antique, historical, or national value."Key Figures Depicted

• Tsar Nicholas II: At the center-top with a beard and crown.
• Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna: To his left wearing a crown and veil.
• The Five Children: Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Tsarevich Alexei in the front center.

Historical Background

• Who they were: Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, ruling until his abdication in 1917.
• Martyrdom: The family was executed by the Bolsheviks on July 17, 1918, in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
• Canonization: They were canonized as passion-bearers by the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) in 1981 and by the Russian Orthodox Church in 2000. Their feast day is celebrated on July 17.
• Iconography: Icons of them typically show the family members holding small martyrdom crosses and wearing royal attire crowned with halos.