Russian Orthodox Collection (page 2)

ST. BASILs CATHEDRAL. St. Basils Cathedral in Moscow. Hand-colored etching and aquatint, French, 1842

KHALKOPRATIYSKAYA VIRGIN. Icon from the Assumption Cathedral. 14th century

THE SAVIOR. Icon from the Assumption Cathedral. 14th century

Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

The Ouspensky Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

Russian illustration of the lamentation of st. Antony. 1820
5306111 Russian illustration of the lamentation of st. Antony. 1820; Universal History Archive/UIG

Russian Women of the XVII century. in church. 1899. By Andrei Ryabushkin (1861-1904). Oil on canvas. Tretyakov Gallery
5306109 Russian Women of the XVII century. in church. 1899. By Andrei Ryabushkin (1861-1904). Oil on canvas. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia; Universal History Archive/UIG

Golgotha (The Crucifixion of Christ). 1869. painted by Ilya Repine. (1844-1930). Russian artist
5306140 Golgotha (The Crucifixion of Christ). 1869. painted by Ilya Repine. (1844-1930). Russian artist.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel
3587290 Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info.: The Church of Mary Magdalene is a Russian Orthodox church located on the Mount of Olives)

Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel
3587291 Church of Mary Magdalene, Russian Orthodox church, in Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info.: The Church of Mary Magdalene is a Russian Orthodox church located on the Mount of Olives)

Russian 19th century illustration depicting the resurrection of Christ approx. 1840
5306121 Russian 19th century illustration depicting the resurrection of Christ approx. 1840; Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century depiction of St Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226)
5306125 19th century depiction of St Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226). was an Italian Roman Catholic friar. deacon and preacher; Universal History Archive/UIG

The creation of Eve. Woodcut from the Koren Picture-Bible
5306112 The creation of Eve. Woodcut from the Koren Picture-Bible; (add.info.: The creation of Eve. Woodcut from the Koren Picture-Bible)

Golgotha (The Crucifixion of Christ). 1869. painted by Ilya Repine. (1844-1930). Russian artist
5306137 Golgotha (The Crucifixion of Christ). 1869. painted by Ilya Repine. (1844-1930). Russian artist.; Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century depiction of Saint Agatha
5306332 19th century depiction of Saint Agatha; Universal History Archive/UIG

Russian 15th century icon showing the archangel Michael. Attributed to Andre Rublev 1360-1430
5306136 Russian 15th century icon showing the archangel Michael. Attributed to Andre Rublev 1360-1430.; Universal History Archive/UIG

18th century Russian woodcut showing St Nicholas
5306115 18th century Russian woodcut showing St Nicholas; Universal History Archive/UIG

Vladimir Sviatoslavich, known as the Beautiful Sun (or Vladimir I said the Great or Saint Vladimir) (958-1015)
NWI4945526 Vladimir Sviatoslavich, known as the Beautiful Sun (or Vladimir I said the Great or Saint Vladimir) (958-1015) introduced Christiannism in Russia Vladimir I introducing Christianity into

Russian 15th century icon showing the head of an angel. Attributed to Andre Rublev 1360-1430
5306138 Russian 15th century icon showing the head of an angel. Attributed to Andre Rublev 1360-1430.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Interior showing decorated columns, built 1475-79 (photo)
BAL122104 Interior showing decorated columns, built 1475-79 (photo); Cathedral of the Dormition, The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Russian Service in Suwalki Hospital, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Russian Service in Suwalki Hospital, between 1914 and c1915. A priest holding a Russian Orthodox service in a hospital in Suwalki, Russia (now Poland) during World War I

Russian Church at Suwalki in German hands, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Russian Church at Suwalki in German hands, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers outside a Russian church in Suwalki, Poland during World War I

Germans in Russian church at Suwalki, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Russian church at Suwalki, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers in a church at Suwalki, Poland during World War I

Phelonion [vestment] from the second half of the eighteenth century, from a very old... 1911
Phelonion [vestment] from the second half of the eighteenth century, from a very old fabric called kamka [silk brocade] with shoulders embroidered with pearls on crimson velvet. In the Rostov Museum

Assumption Cathedral from the eastern side. [Vladimir], 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Assumption Cathedral from the eastern side. [Vladimir], 1911

Grave of Metropolitan Felofei in the Trinity Monastery Cathedral in Tiumen, 1912

Corner tower of the Trinity Cathedral in the Solovetsky Monastery, Solovetski Islands, 1915

View of the [Solovetskii] monastery from the inn, Solovetski Islands, 1915

Sepulchre of the Venerable Dimitrii Rostovskii with relics, Yakovlevsky Savior... 1911
Sepulchre of the Venerable Dimitrii Rostovskii with relics, Yakovlevsky Savior Monastery, near Rostov Velikii, 1911

A Nun of Pomorskii-Pocrovskii Convent on the Upper Reaches of the Uba River, 1910. Creator: Unknown
A Nun of Pomorskii-Pocrovskii Convent on the Upper Reaches of the Uba River, 1910. The monasteries of the Pomorskie Sect of Old Believers, visited by archeographers from Novosibirsk

Gospel belonging to Metropolitan Iona in the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral... 1911
Gospel belonging to Metropolitan Iona in the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Gospel belonging to the nun Varsanofiia, the tsarevnas governess, Trinity Monastery... 1911
Gospel belonging to the nun Varsanofiia, the tsarevnas governess, Trinity Monastery, Aleksandrov, 1911

Cross of Abbot Vassian, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Golden vessels in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Aspergillums with handles - an artistic work, the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Cross with the likeness of the Holy Martyr Ipatii, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Finely crafted chalice in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Holy water bowl in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Holy water bowl in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Iconostasis in the Church of Saint John the Theologian, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Iconostasis in the Church of John the Theologian, Rostov Velikii, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Iconostasis in the Church of John the Theologian, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Iconostasis of the Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Epiphany Monastery for women, Kostroma, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Epiphany Monastery for women, Kostroma, 1910

Iconostasis in the Church of the Resurrection, Rostov Velikii, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Iconostasis in the Church of the Resurrection, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Miraculous icon brought by Saint Dalmat, Dalmatovo, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Miraculous icon brought by Saint Dalmat, Dalmatovo, 1912

Iconostasis in Trinity Cathedral in the city of Ialutorovsk, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Iconostasis in Trinity Cathedral in the city of Ialutorovsk, 1912

Church of the Virgin Hodegetria, in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church of the Virgin Hodegetria, in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Entrance into the converted Goritskii Monastery outside the city, near Pereiaslavl-Zalesskii, 1911

Church of the Resurrection in the Grove, Kostroma, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church of the Resurrection in the Grove, Kostroma, 1910

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Russian Orthodox is a rich and vibrant religious tradition that has produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking artworks in history. From the famous Russian icons like "The Trinity" by Andrei Rublev, painted on wood in 1411, to the exquisite Icon of the Virgin and Child found in the Mary Magdalene Russian Orthodox church on Mount of Olives, these masterpieces reflect deep spiritual devotion. One such revered icon is "The Virgin of Vladimir, " created around 1131 in Constantinople. This painting holds immense significance as it represents the tender bond between mother and child. Another remarkable example is an oil-on-wood panel icon depicting scenes from biblical narratives. Architecture also plays a vital role within Russian Orthodoxy, with St. Michael's gold-domed cathedral standing proudly in Kiev, Ukraine. Its majestic domes reach towards the heavens, symbolizing faith's transcendence beyond earthly realms. Even outside Russia's borders, this faith thrives. In Alaska's Kenai Peninsula lies Nikolaevesk's Old Believer community with its stunning Russian Orthodox Church adorned with intricate icons. Moscow remains a hub for this ancient tradition; its Moscow School produced awe-inspiring works like "The Annunciation" from the 16th century. Additionally, St Basil's Cathedral stands tall on Red Square—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—its colorful onion-shaped domes captivating visitors from around the world. Amongst these treasures is "Our Lady of Yevsemanisk, " another masterpiece dating back to the 16th century—an embodiment of divine grace and beauty captured through artistic brilliance. Lastly, we cannot overlook "The Holy Face, " a tempera-on-wood creation that dates back to 1200-1250. This artwork exemplifies how Russian Orthodoxy has preserved its sacred traditions throughout centuries while continually inspiring believers worldwide.