Russian Orthodox Collection (#33)

Russia, Vladimir Oblast, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Suzdal Kremlin, Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral

Irkutsk Siberia, Russia a beautiful Russian Orthodox Church with red steeple

Russian Orthodox Church in Irkutsk Siberia Russia

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Kuremae, Russian Orthodox Puhtitsa Convent, b. 1895, main church

The dice players on the tomb of Jesus Christ. Tempera on wood Russian Orthodox icon, 17th century
RUSSIAN ICON: DICE PLAYERS. The dice players on the tomb of Jesus Christ. Tempera on wood Russian Orthodox icon, 17th century

MOSCOW: MASS BAPTISM, c1700. Army maneuvers and a mass baptism in Moscow, Russia. Line engraving from Diarium Itineris in Moscovium, by Johann Georg Korb, c1700

ALEXANDER III: WEDDING. The wedding of Grand Duke Alexander (later Czar Alexander III) of Russia to Princess Dagmar of Denmark at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, November 1866

ALEXANDER II: ASSASINATION. People in St. Petersburg, Russia, rush to the spot where Czar Alexander II was just assassinated, 13 March 1881. Wodd engraving from a contempoary English newspaper

RUSSIA: MOSCOW, c1875. The Kremlin Tower and Church of Our Savior, Moscow, Russia. Wood engraving, c1875

BAPTISM, 18th CENTURY. Ceremonies in Christening observed by the Russians of the Greek Church. Line engraving, English, late 18th century

MOSCOW: ST BASIL, 1880. Saint Basils Cathedral, Moscow, Russia. Wood engraving, by Francis Lathrop, 1880

ST. BASILs CATHEDRAL. An illuminated St. Basils Cathedral in Moscow. Wood engraving, English, 1856

RUSSIA: ROYAL WEDDING, 1866. The weddding in St. Petersburg, Russia, 1866, of the Czarevitch Alexander (later Czar Alexander III) and Princess Dagmar of Denmark

RUSSIA: WINTER SCENE. Winter in Russia. Wood engraving, English, 1847

MOSCOW: ST. BASIL, 1856. St. Basils Cathedral, in Moscow, illuminated. Wood engraving, English, 1856

Holy Dormition, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

PUSHKIN MONUMENT, c1895. Monument of Russian poet Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin in Moscow. Photochrome, c1895

PLEVNA MONUMENT, c1895. Monument to the Heroes of Plevna (or Pleven). The memorial chapel in Moscow was built to commemorate Russian soldiers who died in the Siege of Plevna during the Russo-Turkish

RUSSIAN ICON: SAINTS. Three warrior saints. Tempera on wood Russian Orthodox icon, made in Moscow, early 16th century

SOVIET ANTI-RELIGION POLICY. Red Army soldiers looting a convent, c1920

MOSES. Detail of late 13th century icon in Saint Catherines Monastery, Sinai

GRIGORI EFIMOVICH RASPUTIN (c1871-1916). Russian monk

RUSSIAN ICON. Icon of The Synaxis or Assembly, of the Virgin. Moscow School, Russia. c1560

ALEXIS THE GODs MAN. Fresco from the Assumption Cathedral. 15th century

RUSSIAN ICON: THE SAVIOR. Icon from the Assumption Cathedral. The Savior not of Human Making. Early 15th century

ICON: ASSUMPTION CATHEDRAL. From the Assumption Cathedral: Archangel Michael appears to Iisus Navin. 13th century

RUSSIA: ICON. Icon of The Synaxis, or Assembly, of the Virgin (detail). Moscow School, Russia, c1560

OUR LADY OF DON. Moscow School, Russia. Late 14th century

SAINT JOHN. Saint John dictating to Prochoros in an illumination from a Russian Greek Lectionary, 1596

THE METROPOLITAN ALEXIS. Saint Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow (d. 1378). Wood icon, c1480, by Dionisius

Gilded domes, Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle Maker (The Russian Church), Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe

Flower bed in gardens with Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle Maker (The Russian Church), behind, Boulevard Tsar Osvoboditel, Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe

MOUNT OF OLIVES, c1900. View of the Garden of Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives, with the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Mary Magdalene (right), East Jerusalem. Photochrome, c1900

MOUNT OF OLIVES. View of the Garden of Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives, with the Church of All Nations (right) and the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Mary Magdalene (top), East Jerusalem

RUSSIAN ICONS: THE SAVIOUR. By Andrei Rublev, c1400

RUSSIA: NOVGOROD. Legendary events in the defense of Novgorod against its rival, Vladimir-Suzdal, in 1169. Russian icon, 15th century

IBERIAN GATE, c1895. The Iberian Gate and Chapel, inbetween the Moscow City Hall on the left and the State Historical Museum on the right. Photochrome, c1895

RUSSIA: MOSCOW, c1895. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge, Moscow. Photochrome, c1895

RUSSIA: MOSCOW, c1895. View of Moscow, Russia from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Photochrome, c1895

RUSSIA: MOSCOW, c1895. View of Moscow, Russia. Photochrome, c1895

St. Michaels Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Sitka, Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Russische Kirche (Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexius), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Russian Orthodox clergy and royal family, 1600s
Russian rulers and Orthodox clergy, 1600s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 17th-century miniature

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Religious procession in Moscow during the reign of Ivan IV (the Terrible), 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Coronation of the two Romanov children, Ivan V and Peter I, 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Tsar Peter I at the Troitsa Monastery receiving the deputations of the Streltsi. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Peter striking a priest in a monastery. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Juneau, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

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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.