The Holy Apostle Andrew the first-called

The Holy Apostle Andrew the first followed Christ,and therefore got its nickname Andrew.One of the beloved and revered saints in Russia.Peter the great founded in honour of the Apostle Andrew the first and highest order, which was given as a reward to dignitaries of the state. From the time of Peter the Russian Navy made its flag the flag of St. Andrew on a white background blue cross of X shape, beneath which the Russian won many victories.
Saint Andrew is the patron not only of those who bear his name,but the sailors ,those who has military service.
The icon is painted on a gold background (23k gold leaf) from one of the most famous and most recognizable and widespread images of the Saint.The small format of the icon allows you to take it with you on long trips so that the Saint accompanies its owner (for example, when a sailor goes on a long voyage) Sizes start from 9 x 10,5 cm to the desired size)The photo shows 2 versions of the icon on a gold and colored background, with and without margins.All details of writing are discussed.You can write from a different image

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