3 Most Famous Russian Orthodox Icons from Douglas's blog

This famous icon was painted by the evangelist Luke himself. It was delivered to Russia at the start of the 12th century as a present to Prince Mstislav. Russian Orthodox Church recognized the icon as miraculous after it helped stop the invaders of Moscow three times. You can see the original Virgin of Vladimir by visiting the St. Nicholas church museum at the Tretyakov Gallery in Tolmachi.

The Holy Trinity Icon (Troitsa)

Andrei Rublev painted this famous icon in the 15th century for the iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral. Over 600 years, the Troitsa Icon(also called The Hospitality of Abraham) has been renovated five times. After the restoration in 1919, the original author's layer painting was rediscovered. Now the icon is stored and displayed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

Mother of God of Kazan

The initial icon was brought to Russia in the 13th century from Constantinople. It was later found in the ashes in 1579 after a fire destroyed Kazan; the Virgin Mary did actually a lady, Matrona, discovering where the icon was hidden. Today, the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is certainly one of Russia's most famous prayer icons.

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Orthodox Crucifixion manifests the thought of salvation and rebirth to a brand new life through torment and suffering. silver crosses Initially, the emphasis was on the physical areas of the suffering of Christ, but later, Orthodox Christians supported the Crucifixion with an even more victorious meaning.

From the symbol of ancient Roman execution, the Crucifixion turned into a sign of triumph and victory.

Orthodox Christians carry or wear silver crosses from baptism and throughout life. The appearance and shape must certanly be correct and in keeping with the Orthodox Church canons.

According to the Orthodox church canons, the six-pointed shape of the Russian crosses represents our universe. A brief diagonal bar at the foot of the cross serves as a measuring "scale" of the person's righteousness. It pulls one person down beneath the weight of sins. After repentance, it lifts him to the Kingdom of Heaven.

The seven-pointed cross has both foot diagonal bar and the upper crossbar and is most commonly found on the domes of Russian Orthodox churches.

The eight-pointed Orthodox cross became widespread in the 14th century. Based on legend, the very best bar was nailed to the cross as a scroll inscribed in Hebrew, Greek, and Latine languages. The mother of Emperor Constantine allegedly discovered the original scroll.

The pectoral cross pendant occupies the leading place in the hierarchy of Christian religious accessories. Sterling silver crosses are worn every day: hidden under clothes, they protect from evil and temptations. For Christians, the outside beauty of the cross is not as crucial as its religious meaning. Parents often present their babies with a sterling silver cross for baptism. From ab muscles beginning of our life path, we want the protection of the God Almighty.

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