Blessed Be the Hosts

Blessed Be the HostsThis remarkable pre 20th century Russian icon, known as 'Blessed Be the Hosts,' presents a heavenly assembly of the angelic host, the Mother of God, and Our Lord Jesus Christ in a composition of profound theological richness. One of the more complex and contemplative icon types in the Russian tradition, it invites extended meditation on the relationship between the heavenly and earthly Church. A Damascene Gallery mounted icon that would be a stunning

and the lands of Byzantium — with the authority and zeal of one who followed Christ at the first word and never turned back

and the bustle of daily life — in an era when Moscow's sacred architecture still dominated the cityscape

Anna for any home or as a patron icon

An Orthodox mounted icon of the Righteous Abigail for the home or prayer corner

Fyodor Vasiliev's luminous 1872 painting "Wet Meadow" captures the Russian landscape in a moment of atmospheric magic — rain-soaked fields

is the most iconic image of Pushkin and is treasured by all who love Russian literature and culture

are depicted in this Jordanville-tradition mounted icon

whose warmth

Nicholas is venerated as a Wonderworker whose intercessions bring healing and protection to all who call upon him

it has moved generations with its psychological intensity

one of the finest expressions of Northern European sacred art

Barlaam of Hutyn