Christ, "The Holy Napkin"

Christ, "The Holy Napkin"This icon of the Holy Napkin is after the celebrated composition of Simon Ushakov the great 17th century master of the Moscow Armoury school, whose Mandylion compositions are among the most beloved in the Russian tradition. Ushakov's rendering of the Holy Face is distinguished by extraordinary luminous naturalism, combining Byzantine theological depth with the technical mastery of his era. A rare and beautiful Orthodox mounted icon in the Ushakov

the two great missionary bishops of Siberia

a patron for those who bear her name

Demetrius and his intercession for the city of Thessalonica are celebrated throughout the Orthodox world

Their faith and perseverance through decades of barrenness before the miraculous birth of the Virgin Mary make them beloved patrons of married couples and all who await the blessing of children

The Mother of God 'Enthroned' with Saints depicts the Theotokos seated in glory with the Christ Child

but as a holy martyr whose relics she buried with honor

George and the Dragon in the Palekh tradition — combining the ancient visual grammar of the holy warrior with the refined artistry characteristic of this celebrated Russian school

Anthony the Great of Egypt in the Byzantine iconographic tradition renders the Father of monasticism with the austere dignity and radiant holiness of one who

Alexander Nevsky in the Old Believer tradition

George and the Dragon

creating a vision of the heavenly assembly gathered in prayer before the throne of God

A striking and meaningful Damascene Gallery mounted icon