The finely painted icon depicts the Guardian Angel and St. Boniface of Tarsus under the image of Our Lady of Pokrov.  The Protection (Pokrov) of the Most Holy Mother of God is one of the most beloved Feast days on the Orthodox calendar commemorated on October 1 celebrating the appearance of the Virgin Mary in Constantinople in the 10th century at the time when the people in the city were threatened by the Barbarian invasion. Saint Andrew, the Holy Fool with his disciple Saint Epiphanius, and a group of people, saw the Mother of God, Saint John the Baptist, and … Подробнее

In Orthodox tradition, newlyweds are presented by their family with two matching icons - one of Christ and the other of the Theotokos to remind them of the commitment they made before God and serve as the spiritual center of family prayer. The icons depict Our Lady of Kazan and Christ Pantocrator and are housed in an original glass-fronted frame of carved wood. 

Saint Paraskevi of Iconium (also known as Paraskeva Pyatnitsa) is venerated as a Christian virgin martyr. Her parents were Christian, and Paraskevi was named as such (the name means “Friday” in Greek) because she was baptized on a Friday and because Friday was the day of Christ's Passion. She became a preacher, and according to tradition, converted Emperor Antoninus Pius to Christianity, but, subsequently martyred at Iconium during the persecutions of Diocletian. Saint Paraskevi-Pyatnitsa developed a personality and functions of her own on Russian soil. She is traditionally depicted as an ascetic figure wearing the red of martyrdom. She holds … Подробнее

The icon depicts Christ's Anastasis (Resurrection) surrounded by twelve Major Orthodox Feasts: 1. Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God 2. Presentation of the Theotokos at the Temple 3. The Annunciation 4. Nativity of Christ/Christmas 5. Baptism of Christ - Theophany, also called Epiphany 6. The Transfiguration of Christ 7. Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8. The Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God 9. The Old Testament Trinity 10. The Ascension of Christ 11. Christ's Entry into Jerusalem 12. Presentation of Jesus at the Temple   

Known as Synaxaria (monthly), twelve monthly panels of the Calendar icons are exhibited in the Orthodox church one at a time on a special lectern called the analogion and depict images of saints arranged chronologically according to their feast days in alteration with the movable liturgical feasts as they distributed in the Orthodox calendar for one specific month.  Although, most saints are represented standing, martyrs are usually depicted at the moment of their martyrdom. The images are arranged in four rows, each row signifying a calendar week of a month with portraits of saints venerated during this week. The layout … Подробнее

A Staurotheke icon, meaning "Holder of the Cross" in Greek, is a sacred wooden icon, often associated with Old Believers. It features a central brass crucifix, set into a gessoed wood panel, depicting the Crucifixion. Surrounding the cross is a painted scenes of the five mourners: on the left - the Virgin Mary, St. Mary Magdalene, and on the right - St. John the Apostel and St. Longinus the Centurian, with the walls of Jerusalem behind them. 

The icon depicts Christ's Anastasis (Resurrection) surrounded by twelve Major Orthodox Feasts: 1. Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God 2. Presentation of the Theotokos at the Temple 3. The Annunciation 4. Nativity of Christ/Christmas 5. Baptism of Christ - Theophany, also called Epiphany 6. The Transfiguration of Christ 7. Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8. The Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God 9. The Old Testament Trinity 10. The Ascension of Christ 11. Christ's Entry into Jerusalem 12. Presentation of Jesus at the Temple   

Saint John the Warrior or John the Soldier in the Catholic Church is a Christian saint and martyr. He was born in the 4th century and lived until his death in the Byzantine Empire. Forced by Julian the Apostate to serve as a warrior against Christianity, he was imprisoned after being caught helping people in need or defending Christians, and awaited there his death penalty. However, John the Warrior was released after the death of the emperor during a war. The Warrior is always depicted as having dark hair and a beard, as well as wearing a weskit, trousers, boots, … Подробнее

Saint Barbara, known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara, was an early Christian saint and martyr living in the Greek city Nicomedia, present-day Turkey or in Heliopolis of Phoenicia, present-day Baalbek, Lebanon. Saint Barbara is often portrayed with miniature chains and a tower. As one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, Barbara continues to be a popular saint in modern times, perhaps best known as the patron saint of armourers, artillerymen, military engineers, miners and others who work with explosives because of her old legend's association with lightning, and also of mathematicians. Many of her thirteen miracles … Подробнее

Our Lady of Kazan is a holy icon of the highest stature within the Russian Orthodox Church and is considered a palladium of Russia for centuries until its theft and likely destruction in 1904. The icon represents the Virgin Mary as the protector and patroness of the city of Kazan. It is a close-up variant of the Hodegetria (Directress) style, it is noted mainly for the Child standing, with the Virgin chest length. The Kazan icons are traditionally small, following the original. The Kazan icon was very popular in Russia, especially as a wedding gift, and many copies were made … Подробнее