The Icon Of St Georgios
The ‘Dysuritis’

The Icon Of St Georgios The 'Dysuritis'

St Georgios is depicted in a large-scale picture, probably of the early 15th century, in the new cathedral. The inscription ttributes to the saint the rare epithet Dysuritis (i.e. one who has an a urological problem). Sitting on a throne, he receives the crown of martyr from two angels, under the blessing of God. The gems on the crown, even though they are merely painted, enrich it with enormous symbolic value. The martyr is dressed in elaborate military armour. Particular emphasis has been placed on his weapons, which are very accurately rendered.

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