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Russian Orthodox Collection (page 9)

Russian Orthodox is a rich and vibrant religious tradition that has produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking artworks in history

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: USA, Alaska, Sitka. Steeples of St. Michaels Russian Orthodox Cathedral

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

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Irena Macrina Mieczyslaska, Superior of the Covent of St. Basil, 1845. Creator: Unknown

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]

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Moscow, Domes of Churches in the Kremlin, 1852. Creator: Roger Fenton

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

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

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

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Blue cupolas emblazoned with golden stars, Trinity Cathedral, St

Blue cupolas emblazoned with golden stars, Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Visitation, Mary visits her relative Elizabeth, Church of the Saviour on Spilled

The Visitation, Mary visits her relative Elizabeth, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood (Church of Resurrection), UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Blessing of the Children, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood

The Blessing of the Children, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood (Church of Resurrection), UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Onion dome, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood (Church of Resurrection)

Onion dome, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood (Church of Resurrection), UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Onion domes, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood (Church of Resurrection)

Onion domes, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood (Church of Resurrection), UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Russian Orthodox celebration, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Russian Orthodox celebration, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Christ the Pantocrator, mosaic in the central dome designed by Nikolai Kharlamov

Christ the Pantocrator, mosaic in the central dome designed by Nikolai Kharlamov, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood (Church of Resurrection), UNESCO World Heritage Site, St

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Russian Orthodox Cathedral (Eglise Russe) (Catedrale Saint Nicolas)

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral (Eglise Russe) (Catedrale Saint Nicolas), the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral outside Russia, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Iconostasis door in the Russian Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, Jerusalem, Israel

Iconostasis door in the Russian Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Fresco in the Russian Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

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

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Russian Orthodox Church, Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Russian Orthodox Church, Kodiak, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Russians praying for the success of their forces, Petrograd, First World War, 1914, (c1920)

Russians praying for the success of their forces, Petrograd, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Citizens offering up prayers for the victory of Russias arms

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Magnificent Altar, Temple of Our Saviour, Moscows greatest Church, Russia, 1898

The Magnificent Altar, Temple of Our Saviour, Moscows greatest Church, Russia, 1898. Designed by Konstantin Thon, the favourite architect of Tsar Nicholas I

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Central Aisle of Vladimir Cathedral, Kief - the most beautiful Church in Russia, 1898

Central Aisle of Vladimir Cathedral, Kief - the most beautiful Church in Russia, 1898. St Volodymyrs Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, was built in neo-Byzantine style in the 19th century

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Village Chapel, 1880-1889, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov

The Village Chapel, 1880-1889, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov
The Village Chapel, 1880-1889, (1965). Russian icons above a patchwork cloth. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin

Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Procession in the Kursk Gubernia, 1880-1883, (1965). Detail of Krestny Khod (Religious Procession) in Kursk Gubernia. Annual Easter procession of people in Kursk in western Russia

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: After Taking The Veil, 1898, (1965). Creator: Mikhail Nesterov

After Taking The Veil, 1898, (1965). Creator: Mikhail Nesterov
After Taking The Veil, 1898, (1965). Novice nuns carrying candles through a Russian village. Painting, also known as The Taking of the Veil, in the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Moscow Kremlin, 1894, (1965). Creator: Apollinary Vasnetsov

The Moscow Kremlin, 1894, (1965). Creator: Apollinary Vasnetsov
The Moscow Kremlin, 1894, (1965). View of the Churches of the Annunciation, of the Archangels and of the Death of the Virgin Mary

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Russian Women of the 17th Century at Church, 1899, (1965). Creator: Andrey Ryabushkin

Russian Women of the 17th Century at Church, 1899, (1965). Creator: Andrey Ryabushkin
Russian Women of the 17th Century at Church, 1899, (1965). Women in brightly-patterned clothing worshipping in a painted church interior. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov

The Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Creator: Vasily Surikov
The Boyar Morozova (a study), 1881, (1965). Sketch for Boyarynya Morozova, a painting of 1887, depicting Feodosias arrest by the Nikonians in 1671

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Moscow Patio, 1878, (1965). Creator: Vasilij Dmitrievic Polenov

Moscow Patio, 1878, (1965). Creator: Vasilij Dmitrievic Polenov
Moscow Patio, 1878, (1965). Buildings and an open grassy area in the Arbat District of Moscow, with the Church of the Transfiguration of Jesus on the Sand in the distance

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Procession of the Cross, 1893, (1965). Creator: Illarion Pryanishnikov

The Procession of the Cross, 1893, (1965). Creator: Illarion Pryanishnikov
The Procession of the Cross, 1893, (1965). Russian worshippers celebrate Easter: a man in the foreground kisses one of the holy icons. Painting in the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: A Repast in the Monastery, 1865-1875, (1939). Creator: Vasily Perov

A Repast in the Monastery, 1865-1875, (1939). Creator: Vasily Perov
A Repast in the Monastery, 1865-1875, (1939). Also known as Meal : poor people beg on the floor, as well-fed Russian orthodox priests sit at a table, with more wine being opened on the left

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Stage design for Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Snow Maiden, 1883

Stage design for Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Snow Maiden, 1883
BAL269943 Stage design for Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Snow Maiden, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); 35.5x48.8 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Savaoph, God the Father, 1885-96 (oil on canvas)

Savaoph, God the Father, 1885-96 (oil on canvas)
BAL134989 Savaoph, God the Father, 1885-96 (oil on canvas) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); 135x250 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour beside Moscow River in early evening, Moscow, Russia

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour beside Moscow River in early evening, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The domes of the The Cathedral of the Annunciation inside the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The domes of the The Cathedral of the Annunciation inside the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Marriage Ceremony of the Russians, late 18th century. Artist: J Hall

Marriage Ceremony of the Russians, late 18th century. Artist: J Hall
Marriage Ceremony of the Russians, late 18th century. European depiction of marriage in Russia

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: USA, Alaska, Ninilchik. Russian Orthodox Church and cemetery

USA, Alaska, Ninilchik. Russian Orthodox Church and cemetery. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia. Built between 1894 and 1900 by order of Tsar Alexander III, this Russian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to Alexander Nevsky

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Altar, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, Russia, 1898. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Altar, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, Russia, 1898. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Altar, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, Russia, 1898. The cathedral was begun in 1839 and was consecrated on 26 May 1883, the day of the coronation of Tsar Alexander III

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Neva at St Petersburg, Russia, c1880

The Neva at St Petersburg, Russia, c1880. View showing ships and railway wagons on the quayside and St Isaacs Cathedral in the distance

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Aerial view of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, USSR, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933)

Aerial view of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, USSR, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Cathedral of St Basil, Moscow, Russia, c1930s. Artist: SJ Beckett

Cathedral of St Basil, Moscow, Russia, c1930s. Artist: SJ Beckett
Cathedral of St Basil, Moscow, Russia, c1930s. Also known as the Intercession Cathedral, St Basils Cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the capture of Kazan

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, c1930s. Artist: Topical Press Agency

The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, c1930s. Artist: Topical Press Agency
The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: A Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia. Artist: W Forrest

A Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia. Artist: W Forrest
A Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: A Muscobite Bishop, in His Pontifical Habit. Artist: JB Bird

A Muscobite Bishop, in His Pontifical Habit. Artist: JB Bird
A Muscobite Bishop, in His Pontifical Habit. A Russian Orthodox bishop. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: The coronation of Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Fyodorovna, 1883 (late 19th century)

The coronation of Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Fyodorovna, 1883 (late 19th century)

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: A religious procession in a village, Russia, c1890. Artist: Gillot

A religious procession in a village, Russia, c1890. Artist: Gillot
A religious procession in a village, Russia, c1890. Illustration from Russie Costumes et Coutumes, (a work on Russian dress and customs), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, 26 May 1896, (1900)

Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, 26 May 1896, (1900). Nicholas (1868-1918) came to the throne after the death of his father, Alexander III

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Wall Picture in Mosaic, 19th century. Artist: John Burley Waring

Wall Picture in Mosaic, 19th century. Artist: John Burley Waring
Wall Picture in Mosaic, 19th century. From the Russian Imperial Manufactory

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 23 January 1874, (1900). Artist: N Chevalier

Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 23 January 1874, (1900). Artist: N Chevalier
Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 23 January 1874, (1900). Queen Victorias son, Prince Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, married the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Grigori Rasputin and a group of women, 1917

Grigori Rasputin and a group of women, 1917. Rasputin was a monk and close confidant of the Russian Csarina

Background imageRussian Orthodox Collection: Russian pope, 1886. Artist: Hildibrand

Russian pope, 1886. Artist: Hildibrand
Russian pope, 1886. A Russian orthodox priest with crucifix




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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.