The Mother of God, "Kazan"

The Mother of God, "Kazan"The icon of the Mother of God of Kazan is the most beloved and widely venerated Theotokos icon in Russia appearing miraculously in Kazan in 1579 and credited with saving Russia from Polish invasion in 1612 and from Napoleon's army in 1812. This mounted icon honors the great patroness of Russia, before whom countless millions have knelt in prayer over four centuries. A quality icon from Damascene Gallery.

The Moscow school's characteristic warm tones and careful draftsmanship give this martial saint an unexpectedly gentle presence

with a village church visible in the distance — is one of the most iconic images in Russian art

spoken in the Matins of Holy Saturday

and soldier of Christ triumphing over the serpent of evil — is one of the most powerful images in all of Orthodox sacred art

A fine art print of Orest Kiprensky's celebrated 19th-century portrait of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin — the greatest poet of the Russian language and an enduring symbol of Russian culture and spiritual depth

St Nikita of Novgorod

The Mother of God of Vladimir is depicted in this mounted icon in the Old Believer iconographic tradition

The icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts" — sometimes called the Seven Arrows icon — depicts the Theotokos with seven swords piercing her heart

in the Jordanville tradition reflects the refined canonical discipline of that school

radiant in his self-emptying love for Christ

The words 'Do Not Lament Me' are the words of Christ to his Mother

This mounted icon honors one of the great pillars of Russian Theotokos veneration