This Antique circa 1899 Russian Icon
depicts Saint Sergius of Radonezh (1314 - 1392) – 
a prominent Russian Orthodox monk & spiritual leader,
a founder of Trinity Lavra of St Sergius 
 
featuring a finely detailed cloisonné enamel colourful halo
(in striking violet & purple, sky & indigo blue, 
ruby red, turquoise, white & green) & 84 silver oklad / riza, 
gorgeously embossed throughout, 
crafted with exceptional attention to details
 
Maker: Semyon Galkin (Семён Галкин)
Featuring maker’s mark “С.Г.” in Cyrillic (on halo & underneath)
& 84 silver stamp, 
bearing an inscription in Cyrillic, 
that identifies Saint Sergius of Radonezh 
 
Assay master: Ivan Sergeevich Lebedkin
(И.С. Лебедкин)
Moscow, c1899 
 
Of rectangle form, measuring 13.5cm x 11.5cm 
 
In beautiful condition 
 
 
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St Sergius of Radonezh is remembered as one of Russia’s most loved spiritual figures, 
a quiet monk whose humility ended up reshaping an entire nation’s soul. 
 
He revived monastic life during a time of turmoil, 
inspiring a new generation of communities built on simplicity, hard work, and unity. 
 
His blessing to Prince Dmitry Donskoy before the Battle of Kulikovo 
later became a symbol of moral strength and national courage. 
 
Even today, his legacy lives on in the countless monasteries he influenced and 
in the enduring idea that inner peace can become a source of collective strength.