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Russian (Ukrainian) Icon - Our Lady of Kyiv-Caves Monastery

The icon of Our Lady of Kyiv-Caves monastery depicts the Theotokos enthroned with a child in her lap flanked by two angels. Her hands rest on the shoulders of Saints Antoniy and Feodosiy, who kneel before her. The icon is venerated as "Not-made-by-hands" and is said to have appeared by itself in the great Dormition Church of the monastery if the Caves in the year of 1085. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra – also known as the Kyivan Caves Monastery – is the oldest monastic complex of Rus. It was founded around 1050 by a divinely-inspired monk named Anthony who sought peace and prayer.

Additional Info

  • ID#: 269-078-028-SP2
  • Size: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (39 x 27 cm)
  • Age: ca. 1910s
  • Origin: Kyev, Ukraine
  • Materials: Egg tempera on gessoed wood
  • Price: $875
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