A Russian icon of 'St John the Baptist with the Infant Jesus',…
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A Russian icon of 'St John the Baptist with the Infant Jesus', 18th century, in tempera colours upon a batten supported timber panel and typically depicting the gaunt saint holding a scroll and a tiny image of the Christ child in a chalice representing the liturgical 'Diskos' that holds the bread, or body of Christ, with church Slavonic script in Cyrillic. Height 37 cm. Width 31 cm

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  • Chalice - A chalice is a large cup or goblet that is used in religious ceremonies, particularly in Christian liturgical traditions. It is typically made of precious metal such as gold or silver, and is used to hold wine during the Eucharist, which is the central sacrament of the Christian Church. The chalice is also called the "cup of salvation" and is a symbol of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.

    In the Christian tradition, the chalice is a symbol of the blood of Jesus Christ, which is offered to the faithful as a means of grace and salvation. The chalice is used to hold the wine that is consecrated during the Eucharist and is considered to be a sacred object.

    In the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist, it's passed around to the faithful, and the believer drinks from it to partake in the sacrament. Chalices are also used in other liturgical celebrations such as baptism, confirmation and anointing of the sick.

    Chalices come in different shapes and sizes, from simple cups to highly ornate and decorative vessels, some of them are adorned with precious stones and intricate engravings. Chalices can also be used for other purposes, such as for holding holy water for baptism, or for the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday.

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