St Xenia of St Petersburg

St Xenia of St PetersburgThis Jordanville tradition icon of St Xenia of St Petersburg presents the beloved Fool for Christ in the classical Russian style. Venerated by millions of Orthodox faithful, St Xenia's gentle intercession reaches into every corner of human need from the search for a worthy spouse to the healing of family troubles. A quality mounted icon from Damascene Gallery.

the humble Russian monk whose writings on love and suffering have transformed modern Orthodox theology

are depicted in this mounted icon

not to be confused with his later namesake of San Francisco — is depicted here by Archimandrite Cyprian of Holy Trinity Monastery

and reposed in 1920 amid countless miracles — is depicted here by Archimandrite Cyprian of Holy Trinity Monastery

The icon of the Mother of God 'All Creation Rejoices in Thee' depicts the Theotokos enthroned in glory with the hierarchies of heaven and ranks of the saints gathered around her in adoration — an image of the cosmic veneration of the one who bore the Creator

this painting occupied Ivanov for over twenty years

The icon of the Mother of God 'Comfort and Solace' — an Athonite Theotokos type — is depicted here in the Jordanville tradition

The holy shepherd-bishop

His writings

with its bold lines and saturated color

Metropolitan and Wonderworker of Aegina

His words — 'One thing is needed: to find God