St Alexander Nevsky

St Alexander NevskyPainted by Dcn. Paul Drozdowski in the Jordanville iconographic tradition, this icon of St. Alexander Nevsky honors the great prince saint defender of Orthodoxy and protector of the Russian people with the sobriety and devotional depth characteristic of that school. Alexander Nevsky is commemorated on November 23 and September 12, and his intercession is sought by those in positions of leadership and those who must defend their faith and their people.

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross — the feast of September 14

this icon renders the virgin-martyr with the crown and wheel that are her traditional attributes

was a source of consolation for the Russian Church throughout the Soviet period

A model of Christian charity and trust in divine providence

St Nikephoros is invoked by the faithful in times of grave illness and for those who care for the chronically ill

Rublev's treatment of the Apostle to the Gentiles captures the paradox of this extraordinary man: consumed with zeal

The first glorified saints of Russia are depicted with the hieratic dignity befitting those who accepted their own passion in imitation of Christ and were rewarded with the crown of martyrdom

the swaddled Infant radiating divine light

James the Brother of the Lord — the first bishop of Jerusalem

this icon radiates a quiet

The Royal Martyrs are venerated throughout the Orthodox world

Ushakov's rendering of the Holy Face is distinguished by extraordinary luminous naturalism