The Protection of the Mother of God

The Protection of the Mother of GodThe Protection (Pokrov) of the Mother of God is depicted in this mounted icon in the Jordanville tradition. The Pokrov feast celebrates the vision of St Andrew the Fool for Christ in Constantinople, where the Theotokos spread her veil over the faithful an enduring image of her eternal protection and ceaseless intercession. A quality icon from Damascene Gallery.

first among the New Martyrs of Russia to be killed by the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution of 1917 — is depicted here by Deacon Paul Drozdowski of Holy Trinity Monastery

Sts Boris and Gleb

The Mother of God "Queen of All" (Vsetsaritsa) is depicted in this mounted icon

This Theotokos type speaks of the depth of the Mother of God's participation in the sufferings of mankind — and of her power to intercede for its healing and transformation

This pre-20th-century icon from the Novgorod school gathers three holy men from vastly different times: the Righteous Abraham — Father of Faith

Her intercession is sought by countless faithful in matters of marriage

in the Jordanville tradition presents the beloved physician-martyr with warmth and canonical precision

the ancient desert father who spent sixty years in total solitude

This modern Russian icon from the Jordanville tradition captures the solemn grief and quiet hope of Great and Holy Saturday with profound devotional power

whose poetic genius has enriched Orthodox worship for fifteen centuries

who loved much and was forgiven much

the scroll bearing the ancient call: 'Repent