Saint John and Procopius of Ustiug

Origin: Possibly painted in Vologda – Russia
Age: 2nd Half XIXth Century
Composition: Painted possibly in the region of Vologda. Tempera, oil on wood
Measures Cms: 88,7 X 56,0 X 2,3

Saint John of Ustiug: Festivity on May 29. He was born near Ustiug. He was distinguished by a strict life in fasting. On Wednesdays and Fridays he ate nothing, and on other days only bread and water. He lived in a hut and was wandering the streets with rags. He died very young. He was famous as an intercessor during enemy invasions, and as a healer.
Saint Procopius of Ustiug: Festivity on July 8. Nothing is known of his life, but the relics of him uncovered from him in the 18th century have worked many miracles. He accompanies in the image the Virgin of Kazan.