Saint Peter of Cetinje, Metropolitan and ruler of Montenegro, uncle of the great Njegoš, comes from the Petrović family, which gave the Serbian Orthodox Church five bishops. He devoted his entire life to God and his Serbian people, whom he loved fatherly. He reconciled the warring Montenegrin tribes and defended the people from invaders. After victories over the army of Mahmud Pasha, he united Montenegro and the Highlands, and he won victories over Napoleon’s powerful army in Dalmatia and Boka. He is also known for the anathema he pronounced against those who would rise up against the Orthodox brothers, the Russians, from whom he received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky. His holy relics are kept in the Cetinje Monastery.
A triptych is a work of art composed of three connected parts, most often painted or carved, which together form a single whole. In Christian art, especially in the Middle Ages, the triptych was used as an altarpiece or part of an iconostasis.
The central part is usually the largest and depicts the main scene—most often Jesus Christ, the Holy Theotokos (Mother of God), or saints of our Church.
The side panels are foldable and typically feature saints, angels, or the Lord and the Theotokos.
It is practical for transport, which made it popular in the Middle Ages among traveling believers and priests.
Our triptych is made from the finest pieces of ash wood, using icon-painting craftsmanship inspired by Byzantine and medieval originals.
It is produced by metal casting and careful hand-finishing, enriched with 24-karat gold and 925 silver.
It is painted with epoxy resins and decorated with zircons.
If you wish to give your triptych as a gift, you can also choose a ceremonial gift box.
The dimensions of the triptych are: 220x255x32 mm.
