Metal Triptych of Christ the Savior, the Theotokos, St. John the Forerunner books used in Russia before the

used in Russia before the arrival of the Greek knotted prayer rope in the 18th century

In practical usage

Sealed between the leaves are seven movable pieces

Holy and Great Saturday

The Festal Menaion is printed in red and black on 8 1/2  by 11" pages

Metal Triptych of Christ the Savior, the Theotokos, St. John the Forerunner books used in Russia before theExquisite enameled metal triptych of Christ the Savior, the Theotokos, St. John the Forerunner from approx. 18th or 19th Centuries. Enameled in green and blues. Each panel approx. 2 3 4' high by 2 1 2 " wide. When closed, exterior with engraved Cross with outside walls of Jerusalem in background.