This Russian Orthodox icon is Saint Panteleimon (or Pantaleon), who is venerated as the patron saint of physicians and midwives. The inscription on the icon, "Великомученик Пантелеимонъ," translates to "Great Martyr Panteleimon". He is depicted as a young man holding a spoon and a medicine box, which symbolizes his role as a healer who treated the sick free of charge.
St. Panteleimon, who was martyred around 305 A.D., is also considered one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The icon is created using traditional techniques, such as egg tempera on a wooden panel, often with a gold leaf background. The icon is a symbolic representation meant to strengthen faith and can be used for prayer, especially for healing from physical and spiritual ailments.
