Russian Orthodox Church Collection

The Baptism of Jesus, Russian Orthodox church, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Ceiling fresco in the Russian Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Sunset over an ice sculpture of a Russian orthodox church replica at the Ice Lantern Festival, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China, China, Asia

The priests conveyed to judgment, 1922. Private Collection

Saint Dimitry of Rostov, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saint Dimitry of Rostov, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Metropolitan Theognostus of Kiev, Early 20th cen Artist: Russian icon
Metropolitan Theognostus of Kiev, Early 20th cen.. From a private collection

Moscow - The beard control in front of the city gate, 1891. Creator: Urlaub, Johann-Georg-Christian (1844-1914)
Moscow - The beard control in front of the city gate, 1891. Private Collection

China, Heilongjiang, Harbin, Church of St. Sophia (b.1907) former Russian Orthodox Church now the Haerbin Architecture Arts Centre

The Apocalypse (Old Believer Book), 1712-1713. Creator: Ancient Russian Art
The Apocalypse (Old Believer Book), 1712-1713. Private Collection

Peter I in the Rebellion of the Old Believers in the Palace of Facets, Late 18th cent Artist: Anonymous
Peter I in the Rebellion of the Old Believers in the Palace of Facets, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

View towards Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Cathedral, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Cathedral, La Habana Vieja, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Russia, The Golden Ring, Rostov The Great One of the oldest Russian towns

Russia, The Golden Ring, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky or Pereslavl-Zalessky, St Nicholas Convent, The Belfry

Russia, Ekaterinburg (Yekateringburg), Church of the Blood, The Romanov Memorial

Russia, The Golden Ring, Suzdal, Museum of Wooden Architecture

Russia, The Golden Ring, Suzdal, The Kremlin, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin - 16th century

Latvia, Latgale Region, Daugava River Valley, Daugavpils, Russian Orthodox Church

Russian Orthodox church, Vienna, Austria

Russia, The Golden Ring, Kostroma, Tolgsky Monastery

Russia, The Golden Ring, Rostov The Great, The Kremlin One of the oldest Russian towns

The Hermit, 1888 (oil on canvas)
SRM96536 The Hermit, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 91x84 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Palm Sunday at Moscow with Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629-76) in a Patriarchal Procession
SRM40936 Palm Sunday at Moscow with Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629-76) in a Patriarchal Procession, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Shvarts

The Taking of the Veil, 1898 (oil on canvas)
SRM96535 The Taking of the Veil, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 178x195 cm; State Russian Museum, St

The Church of St Isaac (engraving)
964454 The Church of St Isaac (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of St Isaac, showing St Isaacs Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Belozersk and Assumption Cathedral from the fortress wall, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273927 Belozersk and Assumption Cathedral from the fortress wall, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bells for industrialization, 1931. Creator: Kalikin, Ivan Ivanovich (1884-1941)
Bells for industrialization, 1931. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Mitre of the Patriarch. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Patriarch Nikons Robes. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Patriarch Nikons Klobuk. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Meeting of Old Believers at Nizhny Novgorod. Found in the Collection of Museum of Photography History, Nizhni Novgorod

Requisition of the church treasures in Petrograd 5th May 1922 (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1922. From a private collection

Russian clergy shoveling hay: September 1918 (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1918. From a private collection

A group of Russian priests forced to clear the barrack stables, 1918. Private Collection

The clergymen hiding church treasures in a new grave in a cemetery, 1922. Private Collection

The Saints Isaiah and Leontius of Rostov, 17th century. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Rostov Kremlin, Rostov

Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, 1917. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Vita of Saint Metropolit Alexius, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Prayer. Artist: Brailovsky, Leonid Mikhaylovich (1867-1937)
The Prayer. Private Collection

Saint Nicetas Vanquishing Satan (Detail), 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Nicetas Vanquishing Satan (Detail), 16th century. Found in the collection of Museum of Architecture and Art, Uglich

The liturgical set, 1679. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The liturgical set, 1679. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Sakkos of Iona III Sysoevich, Metropolitan of Rostov, 1665. Artist: Workshop of Anna Ivanovna Stroganova
The Sakkos of Iona III Sysoevich, Metropolitan of Rostov, 1665. Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Yaroslavl

The Death of Patriarch Nikon at the Kotorosl River in Tropino. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
The Death of Patriarch Nikon at the Kotorosl River in Tropino. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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The Russian Orthodox Church, with its rich history and breathtaking architecture, holds a significant place in the hearts of believers worldwide. From the iconic Baptism of Jesus depicted in St. Petersburg to the mesmerizing ceiling fresco in Jerusalem's Holy Trinity church, this ancient faith has left an indelible mark on Europe and beyond. Intricate Russian icons like Saint Dimitry of Rostov, created by talented artists from the second half of the 18th century, showcase the devotion and skill that went into preserving religious traditions. Even at far-flung locations like Unalaska Island in Alaska or Harbin in China's Heilongjiang province, one can find stunning replicas of Russian Orthodox churches standing tall against diverse landscapes. Yet it is not just artistry that defines this faith; it is also marked by moments of great struggle. The priests conveyed to judgment during 1922 reflect a dark period when religious persecution threatened to extinguish their beliefs. Similarly, Peter I's rebellion against Old Believers highlights tensions within society during late 18th-century Russia. However, despite these challenges, the resilience and unwavering commitment to their faith have endured throughout time. Metropolitan Theognostus' depiction on early 20th-century Russian icons serves as a testament to this enduring spirit. Even outside traditional territories like Cuba or America's Aleutian Islands lies evidence of how far-reaching this religion truly is. Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Cathedral stands proudly amidst Havana's bustling streets while an ice sculpture replica glistens under a sunset sky at an Ice Lantern Festival – both symbols bridging cultures through shared belief systems. The Apocalypse book dating back to 1712-1713 showcases Ancient Russian Art at its finest – illustrating how scripture was preserved for generations through meticulous craftsmanship. From grand cathedrals like St Basil’s in Moscow to humble churches nestled among scenic landscapes worldwide – each tells a story steeped in faith, tradition, and the unyielding devotion of its followers.