St Alexis the Man of God

St Alexis the Man of GodThis icon of St. Alexis the Man of God in the Jordanville tradition presents the beloved saint with the canonical warmth of that school hidden, humble, radiant in his self emptying love for Christ. The story of Alexis, who lived as a stranger in his own family home for years without being recognized, speaks to the depths of Orthodox mystical theology. An Orthodox mounted icon from Damascene Gallery.

having traveled to the East to retrieve the relics of martyrs and himself receiving the crown of martyrdom in their place

especially for those with a particular love for the holy angels

This 20th-century Russian icon of the Annunciation by Bishop Daniel reflects the disciplined reverence of the Old Believer iconographic tradition

is venerated throughout the Orthodox world as a martyr

Anastasia the Great Martyr depicts the holy healer and deliverer with the quiet dignity characteristic of that school

and his Moscow views are among the most treasured images of old Russia

Peter the Aleut

settling on the banks of the Volkhov River

Grand Duchess Elizabeth gave up a life of wealth and privilege to serve Christ in the poor

"Cossack Team" by Daniel Pyanov captures the spirit and energy of Cossack life — the horses

Alexander Nevsky in the 19th-century Russian Soft Style

almost weightless colors