Russian Orthodox Collection (page 8)

Destruction of an ancient monastic church by the Soviets
CHT307464 Destruction of an ancient monastic church by the Soviets, and accompanying lamentation by the faithful, illustration from Corriere della Sera, 9th February, 1930 (colour litho) by Beltrame

Russians in Church (sepia photo)
STC328733 Russians in Church (sepia photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temporary Field Hospital in Russian church; ); The Stapleton Collection; Russian

Church of the Mother of God of Kazan, Moscow, 1881 (b / w photo)
BCC425223 Church of the Mother of God of Kazan, Moscow, 1881 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Easter eggs in Russia (colour litho)
2818501 Easter eggs in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter eggs in Russia. Coutumes Russes. Les oeufs de Paques)

The christening of the Strela, the yacht of Grand Duke Alexis of Russia (colour litho)
2818233 The christening of the Strela, the yacht of Grand Duke Alexis of Russia (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The christening of the Strela)

The coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia (colour litho)
2818748 The coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Assumption Cathedral in the Dalmatov Monastery, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273826 Assumption Cathedral in the Dalmatov Monastery, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Outside the Church (colour litho)
3108124 Outside the Church (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outside the Church. Hors de l Eglise)

The blessing of the River Neva (colour litho)
2818605 The blessing of the River Neva (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The blessing of the River Neva, St Petersburg)

Baptism at the Russian imperial court (colour litho)
2782215 Baptism at the Russian imperial court (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism at the Russian imperial court)

General view of the northern part from the bell tower of the Assumption Cathedral
1273958 General view of the northern part from the bell tower of the Assumption Cathedral, Smolensk, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky

Kasli in the Urals, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273946 Kasli in the Urals, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prokudin-Gorsky produced an extensive photographic survey of the Russian Empire)

House of the Romanov Boyars in the Monastery of the Sign, and the Cathedral of the Sign
BCC425225 House of the Romanov Boyars in the Monastery of the Sign, and the Cathedral of the Sign, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Nativity of the Virgin (detail), c. 1600-25 (tempera on wood)
5945124 Nativity of the Virgin (detail), c.1600-25 (tempera on wood) by Russian School (16th century); Andrei Rublev Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

New Years Day service in the Russian Church of Paris (colour litho)
2818475 New Years Day service in the Russian Church of Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The war in Poland, a Russian priest who during a religious service in the field invokes God... (colour litho)
2815709 The war in Poland, a Russian priest who during a religious service in the field invokes God... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Swearing the oath of loyalty to the new tsar in the Russian Church in Paris (colour litho)
2818581 Swearing the oath of loyalty to the new tsar in the Russian Church in Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tsar Alexander III of Russia on his deathbed (colour litho)
2818579 Tsar Alexander III of Russia on his deathbed (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tsar Alexander III of Russia on his deathbed)

St John (tempera on panel)
PWI110936 St John (tempera on panel) by Russian School (16th century); Andrei Rublev Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Panel from the door of Markovo village church showing the four Evangelists)

Nativity of the Virgin (detail), c. 1600-25 (tempera on wood)
5945089 Nativity of the Virgin (detail), c.1600-25 (tempera on wood) by Russian School (16th century); Andrei Rublev Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Main cathedral of Goritsky Monastery from the road, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273934 Main cathedral of Goritsky Monastery from the road, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two icons in the wooden Church of the Prophet Elijah at Belozersk, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273933 Two icons in the wooden Church of the Prophet Elijah at Belozersk, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Worship in Russia (colour litho)
2795744 Worship in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worship in Russia. En Russie. Un culte agite et bruyant)

Easter in Russia (colour litho)
2819165 Easter in Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter in Russia. La fete de Paques en Russie)

Church of the Dormition, Moscow, 1857 (b / w photo)
BCC425222 Church of the Dormition, Moscow, 1857 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow (b / w photo)
BCC425220 The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: also known as the Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer)

Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God and of St Anne, Moscow (b / w photo)
BCC425216 Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God and of St Anne, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tsar Nicholas II leaving the Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral in Paris, 1896 (b / w photo)
701417 Tsar Nicholas II leaving the Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral in Paris, 1896 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Vision of the Young Bartholomew, 1889-90 (oil on canvas)
PHD55169 The Vision of the Young Bartholomew, 1889-90 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 160x211 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Nicholas II or Nikolai II
5672185 Nicholas II or Nikolai II by Russian School (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Nicholas II or Nikolai II (1868-17 July 1918), Tsar of Russia

Icons in Trinity (now Candlemas) Cathedral, Yalutorovsk, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273957 Icons in Trinity (now Candlemas) Cathedral, Yalutorovsk, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian children sitting on the side of a hill near a church
1273859 Russian children sitting on the side of a hill near a church and bell tower in the countryside near White Lake, in the north of European Russia, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky

Putyvl, Ukraine on the river Seim, with Molchanskii Monastery in the distance
1273857 Putyvl, Ukraine on the river Seim, with Molchanskii Monastery in the distance, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky

Icons at Borodino church, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273854 Icons at Borodino church, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Habits of different orders of the Greek Church in Russia (engraving)
981694 Habits of different orders of the Greek Church in Russia (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crowds gather in front of The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basils Cathedral, in Red Square in Moscow, Russia 17th October 1976

The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basils Cathedral, in Red Square in Moscow, Russia 17th October 1976

USA, Alaska, Sitka. Steeples of St. Michaels Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Irena Macrina Mieczyslaska, Superior of the Covent of St. Basil, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Irena Macrina Mieczyslaska, Superior of the Covent of St. Basil, 1845. Portrait of Mother Irena Makrina Mieczyslavska, abbess of the Order of St. Basil the Great in White Ruthenia [Belarus]

Moscow, Domes of Churches in the Kremlin, 1852. Creator: Roger Fenton
Moscow, Domes of Churches in the Kremlin, 1852

Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Paris, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Paris, 19th century

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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.