Eastern Orthodox Collection (#3)

The church of St. Prophet Ilya is pictured during sunset in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, August 26, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An Orthodox cross is silhouetted against the full moon near the village of Chist, Belarus
An Orthodox cross is silhouetted against the full moon near the village of Chist, some 70 km (43 miles) north of Minsk August 3, 2012

A man looks at a damaged fresco in The Orthodox Church of Saint Athanasios in Leshnica, Saranda, Albania January 25, 2018. Picture taken January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Orthodox faithful attend a ceremony re-enacting Jesus Christs Deposition from the Cross
An Orthodox faithful kisses a crucifix before a ceremony re-enacting Jesus Christs Deposition from the Cross at the Penteli Monastery on Good Friday, in Athens, Greece, April 6, 2018

People take part in a procession as they celebrate Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk, Belarus, April 8, 2018. Picture taken with long exposure. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Woman bakes traditional cakes on the eve of Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk
A woman bakes traditional cakes on the eve of Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk, Belarus, April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A view shows a church during a heavy snowfall in a settlement on the Pechora Sea island of Kolguyev in Nenets Autonomous District, Russia February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin

A man uses a torch as he leaves a church after an Orthodox Easter night mass in the settlement of Roshcha, some 100 km (63 miles) south-west of Moscow, April 4, 2010

Fireworks explode over the St. Sava monument during the Orthodox Christian New Years Day celebrations in Belgrade, Serbia, January 14, 2018. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic

The sun rises above an Orthodox Church in the town of Novogrudok, 150 km (93 miles) west of the Belarussian capital Minsk November 30, 2011

Orthodox church in seen in the town of Mstislavl
An Orthodox church in seen in the town of Mstislavl, Belarus March 16, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Ravens fly past the crosses of an Orthodox church in the town of Mstislavl, Belarus March 16, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Cows graze next to an Orthodox cross near the Siberian village of Balakhta, in Krasnoyarsk region, Russia April 22, 2018. Pictures taken April 22, 2018. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

A damaged fresco is pictured in The Orthodox Church of Saint Athanasios in Leshinca
A damaged fresco is pictured in The Orthodox Church of Saint Athanasios in Leshnica, Saranda, Albania January 25, 2018. Picture taken January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III performs the Washing of the Feet
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III performs the " Washing of the Feet" ceremony outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalems Old City April 5, 2018

Aadi Kiruthigai festival in Chennai
A Hindu devotee with hooks pierced into his back participates in a religious procession to celebrate Aadi Kiruthigai, a festival dedicated to Hindu god Murugan, in Chennai, India, July 28, 2019

Albania, Berat, Kala Citadel, Church of the Holy Trinity

Albania, Korca-area, Mborja, 14th century frescoes of the Holy Resurrection church

Stavropoleos Monastery Church, an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

The cloisters of the Stavropoleos Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

Window of Stavropoleos Monastery Church, an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in the old town of Bucharest. Romania

Stavropoleos Church, Historic Quarter, Bucharest, Romania

Courtyard of Stavropoleos Church, Historic Quarter, Bucharest, Romania

Palestine, West Bank, Jericho. St. George Orthadox Monastery (Mar Jaris ) in Wadi Quelt, Prat River gorge

Rila Monastery (Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila), the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mother and the courtyard. Rila Monastery (Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila), the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Detail of the interior of the church of the Troyan Monastery. It is the third largest monastery in Bulgaria. It is located in the Balkan mountains and was founded in the 16th century

The Appearance of an angel announcing the birth of Christ (oil on canvas)
5306139 The Appearance of an angel announcing the birth of Christ (oil on canvas) by Ivanov, Aleksandr Andreevich (1806-58); (add.info)

Eastern Orthodox monastery on Meteora rock, Thessaly, Greece
6340214 Eastern Orthodox monastery on Meteora rock, Thessaly, Greece by Bennardoni (19th century); (add.info.: Eastern Orthodox monastery on Meteora rock, Thessaly, Greece)

Resurrection, c. 1829 (tempera on panel)
1765232 Resurrection, c.1829 (tempera on panel) by Russian School (19th century); 53.3x44.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Russian icon probably made in Palekh)

Crown, workshops of the Kremlin, 1682 (gold, sable & precious stones)
BAL464787 Crown, workshops of the Kremlin, 1682 (gold, sable & precious stones) by Russian School (17th century); 20.3x61 cm; Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Gilt and enamel plaque showing St. John the Evangelist, workshop of the Moscow Kremlin
BAL56492 Gilt and enamel plaque showing St. John the Evangelist, workshop of the Moscow Kremlin, 17th century (gold and enamel) by Russian School (17th century); diam: 8.5 cm; Kremlin Museums

Icon of The Embrace of the Apostles Peter and Paul (oil on canvas on panel)
5320506 Icon of The Embrace of the Apostles Peter and Paul (oil on canvas on panel) by Akotantos, Angelos (fl.1436-50); 46.4x37 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Christ in Majesty surrounded by four angels, ceiling painting, 11th-14th century (fresco)
BEN85068 Christ in Majesty surrounded by four angels, ceiling painting, 11th-14th century (fresco) by Byzantine; Church of Saint Sofia, Ohrid, Macedonia; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; out of copyright

Saint Genevieve and Attila, 19th century (lithograph)
3480835 Saint Genevieve and Attila, 19th century (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Genevieve c)

A baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia (engraving)
972333 A baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia)

Model of the Cathedral of St. Isaac of Dalmatia in Saint Petersburg, 1767-69 (wood
LRI3526026 Model of the Cathedral of St. Isaac of Dalmatia in Saint Petersburg, 1767-69 (wood, oil paint, with gilding, paper & plaster) by Rinaldi

Icon: Virgin and Child
5938174 Icon: Virgin and Child by Greek School; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Greek, out of copyright

The Greek Patriarch of Constantinople, 18th Century (engraving)
972314 The Greek Patriarch of Constantinople, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek Patriarch of Constantinople, 18th Century)

Icon: Virgin and Child (painting)
5938089 Icon: Virgin and Child (painting) by Greek School; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Greece, Meteora. Monastery atop mountains. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Armenia, Lake Sevan, Sevan. Sevanavank. The church of Surp Arakelots. 9th century Monastery complex

Armenia, Sevan. The church of Surp Astvatsatsin at the Sevanavank Monastery complex on Lake Sevan

Armenia, Tsakhkadzor. Kecharis Monastery. An 11th century medieval monastic complex. Saint Grigor, Surp Nshan and Katoghike Churches

Armenia, Sevan. The church of Surp Arakelots at the Sevanavank Monastery complex on Lake Sevan

Armenia, Sevan. Sevanavank. 9th century Monastery complex. Stone tablets

Armenia. Yerevan. Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral

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Eastern Orthodox is a rich and diverse religious tradition that encompasses various countries and cultures. In Serbia, the magnificent Sveti Sava Orthodox Church in Belgrade stands tall as the largest Orthodox church in the world, showcasing stunning architectural beauty. Moving to Macedonia, the Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church, dating back to the 13th century, overlooks Lake Ohrid during a serene morning. Ukraine also boasts its own treasures with Pechersak Lavra, an ancient monastery known as Monastery of the Caves. The Eastern Orthodox faith is deeply rooted in its icons and artwork. One such icon depicts Abraham and Sarah serving three angels in Mamre's grove from Genesis 18:1-15; this Byzantine masterpiece dates back to the late 14th century. Another iconic representation showcases Moses standing before the burning bush at St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai. The Virgin of Theodore Stratilates with miracles captivates viewers with its egg tempera on wood technique from 1759. Meanwhile, arcade murals inside churches like those found at the Church of Nativity depict religious figures and scenes that inspire devotion. Orthodox chapels can be found even amidst snow-covered landscapes like Krasnoyarsk region's cross-shaped chapel—a symbol of faith enduring through harsh winters. The Ukrainian countryside welcomes visitors with picturesque village churches that serve as spiritual sanctuaries for local communities. In Rivne, Holy Resurrection Cathedral proudly represents Ukrainian Orthodoxy while Saint Volodymyr's Cathedral stands majestically as Mother Cathedral Of The Ukrainian capital city Kyiv—a testament to their strong religious heritage. Not limited to places of worship alone, Eastern Orthodoxy extends compassion towards victims of tragedies such as Chernobyl nuclear disaster—Vinnytsya houses a monument dedicated to their memory.