St John the Baptist

St John the BaptistThis pre 20th century Russian icon of St. John the Baptist presents the Holy Forerunner in the canonical standing type hair shirt, camel skin mantle, and the scroll proclaiming repentance with the quiet authority of the classical Russian tradition. St. John, who said 'He must increase, but I must decrease,' is the model of every Christian who seeks to make way for Christ. An Orthodox mounted icon of the great Forerunner from Damascene Gallery.

His feast is kept on October 23

make them enduring models of faithful love and courageous witness

An Orthodox mounted icon of the great Forerunner from Damascene Gallery

A quality icon from Damascene Gallery for personal devotion or as a sacred gift

One of the most iconic images in all of Russian iconography

It is traditionally displayed in Orthodox monasteries during Great Lent

This mounted icon of the Mother of God "Iveron" honors the beloved Portaitissa — the Keeper of the Gate — in the 19th-century Russian soft-style tradition

this modern Russian icon of the Archangel Michael presents the great captain of the heavenly armies with regal dignity

the bearing of one who laid his head on the breast of the Lord and heard what no other ear could hear

This canonical standing icon makes a powerful addition to any prayer corner

St Patrick

restrained — in which every line points toward eternity