New Martyr Lydia

New Martyr LydiaThe New Martyr Lydia among the holy martyrs who gave their lives for Christ in the persecutions of 20th century Russia is depicted in this icon by Priest Paul Akmolin in the Jordanville iconographic tradition. St. Lydia stands as a witness to the truth that the age of the martyrs did not end in antiquity but continued into our own time, giving the Church an extraordinary gift of holy blood and faithful witness. An Orthodox mounted icon for those who

and his icon carries the ancient authority of a tradition reaching back to the first Christian centuries

rendered in the Holy Cross Monastery version

Her image watches over the countless saints whose relics lie incorrupt in the ancient catacombs below

The holy Prosphora Bakers of the Kiev Caves

Georgia — the very place where St Nino

venerated at Docheiariou Monastery on Mount Athos — honors the Theotokos for the speed with which she hears and responds to prayer

An Orthodox mounted icon in the Jordanville tradition from Damascene Gallery

This pre-20th-century Russian icon of Christ the Savior represents the classical tradition of portraying the Lord — His right hand raised in blessing

the great prophet — is depicted in this icon by Priest Paul Akmolin of the Jordanville school

' This Damascene Gallery mounted icon makes a meaningful gift for a feast day

is one of the most beloved of the New Martyrs of Russia

Orthodox Christians venerate St