Saint Nicholas: A Divine Mosaic Portrait

This mosaic is identical to image_26b600.jpg, depicting Saint Nicholas in traditional Eastern Orthodox iconography. The figure is shown frontally, with a white beard and mustache, wearing ornate clerical vestments in red and purple with gold and black crosses and an omophorion. His right hand is raised in blessing, and his left hand holds a decorated book. A golden halo with Greek script identifying "Saint Nicholas" is present. The background is gold, with a red border. The style is formal and symbolic.