Sts Stephen and Christopher 1700

This Orthodox icon, painted in 1700, depicts the Saints Stephen and Christopher. St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is on the left, dressed in red robes with a halo above his head. St. Christopher, known for his strength and ability to carry people across rivers, is on the right, depicted with a wolf’s head and wielding a spear. The icon’s traditional style and iconography reflect the belief that saints provide divine protection.