Made circa 1900 Apostle Figural Spoon. Spoon topped with Xenia of St Petersburg. Saint Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg (Russian: Святая блаженная Ксения Петербургская), c. 1719–1730 – c. 1803 born Xenia Grigoryevna Petrova(Russian: Ксения Григорьевна Петрова) is a patron saint of St. Petersburg, who according to tradition, gave all her possessions to the poor after her husband died. Her husband had been Colonel Andrey Fyodorovich Petrov, a chanter at the Saint Andrew Cathedral. After his death, Xenia became a "fool-for-Christ" and for 45 years wandered around the streets of St. Petersburg, usually wearing her late husband's military uniform. St. Xenia's grave is in the Smolensky Cemetery of St. Petersburg. It has been marked by an ornate chapel since 1902. She was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church on February 6, 1988. Her feast day in the O.S. is January 24, which is February 6 in the New Calendar. St. Blessed Mother Xenia is noted for her intercessions in helping those with employment, marriage, the homeless, for fires, for missing children, and for a spouse. She is venerated in several countries. There are about 40 churches and chapels built in her name.[1]
Condition: The Spoon: Good Condition Marks: Good Hallmarks: Good Length: Seven and a half inches 19.5cm Weight: 2 ounces 57 grams Postage: Delivery England, Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland UPS Courier next day delivery £10.00 International signed for £6.00 We will combine postage for multiple purchases. Our preferred method of payment is by paypal but we are happy to accept cheques and postal orders made payable to "Ingrams", and credit/debit cards by calling 01798 873796 our office is open 9.30am - 4.30 pm Mon - Fri Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information or photos at h-bateman@hotmail.co.uk or ring 01798 873796 office hours Thanks for looking! 2704b |