The Mother of God, "Reigning"

The Mother of God, "Reigning"The icon of the Mother of God "Reigning" which appeared on the day of the abdication of the Russian Tsar in 1917 and has been understood as the Theotokos taking Russia under her direct royal protection is depicted in this mounted icon. The image of the Theotokos enthroned with crown and scepter, bearing the Christ Child, was a source of consolation for the Russian Church throughout the Soviet period. A quality icon from Damascene Gallery.

She is venerated as a protectress of Moscow and a model of royal sanctity

this icon of the great January feast renders the Theophany with depth and beauty

representing the Holy Trinity

his theology of compunction and divine mercy speaks to the heart of the faith

the 14th-century founder of the Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery near Vologda

Her intercession before God

This icon of St Nina of Georgia in the Jordanville tradition was painted with the canonical discipline and spiritual depth characteristic of that great school

it combines fidelity to ancient prototypes with a meditative depth that rewards contemplation

whose days have no beginning and no end

The Divine Liturgy that bears his name is celebrated throughout the Orthodox world nearly every Sunday and feast day

Alexander Nevsky — Grand Prince

Venerated for miraculous healings and boundless pastoral charity