The Nativity of the Lord

The Nativity of the LordThe Nativity of the Lord is depicted in this mounted icon in the Moscow iconographic school of the pre 20th century. The Moscow tradition brought characteristic richness and warmth to the great feast icons, and the Nativity composition is rendered here with the theological depth of centuries of Russian meditation on the mystery of the Incarnation. A quality icon from Damascene Gallery.

The Old Believer tradition's deep fidelity to pre-Nikonian canonical forms gives this rendering of the most beloved Russian icon a particular historical gravity

This mounted icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir presents Russia's most beloved Theotokos image in the Orthodox tradition

he drew disciples and established a monastic community that became a spiritual center for Novgorod for centuries

two great Athonite fathers who helped establish the monastic civilization of Mount Athos

The apostles and the Mother of God are gathered on the Mount of Olives

the father of the poor

His right hand raised in blessing

This painting

with pine trees in the distance — a work that has become one of the most beloved images of the Russian land

this well-crafted Orthodox icon of the Annunciation presents the scene with clarity and quiet reverence

the first of the four

St Peter is venerated as a protector of Moscow and the Russian Church