Saint Andrew the First-Called, the apostle of Christ and the brother of Apostle Peter, was a disciple of Saint John the Baptist. After hearing him speak of Christ as the Lamb of God, he followed Christ together with Saint John the Evangelist. He is called the First-Called because he was the first of the apostles to become a follower and disciple of the Lord. After the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, he preached the Risen Christ across the vast Eurasian territory. He suffered martyrdom on the Cross in Patras, Greece, in the year 60 AD.
A triptych is a work of art composed of three connected parts, most often painted or carved, which together form a single whole. In Christian art, especially in the Middle Ages, the triptych was used as an altarpiece or part of an iconostasis.
The central part is usually the largest and depicts the main scene—most often Jesus Christ, the Holy Theotokos (Mother of God), or saints of our Church.
The side panels are foldable and typically feature saints, angels, or the Lord and the Theotokos.
It is practical for transport, which made it popular in the Middle Ages among traveling believers and priests.
Our triptych is made from the finest pieces of ash wood, using icon-painting craftsmanship inspired by Byzantine and medieval originals.
It is produced by metal casting and careful hand-finishing, enriched with 24-karat gold and 925 silver.
It is painted with epoxy resins and decorated with zircons.
If you wish to give your triptych as a gift, you can also choose a ceremonial gift box.
The dimensions of the triptych are: 220x255x32 mm.
