Holy Mother of God is a guide for all Orthodox to eternal salvation in the search for the true path, given to us by the God. Smolensk “Hodegetria” is one of the most revered icons of this rank in Russia. According to the legend Smolensk Icon was written by the holy Evangelist Luke and brought […]

Dimensional icon is written by the time of birth of the baby to protect him by the patron saint, after whom he was named. The size of the board, on which the face of a saint is represented, usually equals the size of the child. Sometimes parents trying to preserve the spiritual and physical health […]

Icon of Divine Mother «The addition of mind» was created under circumstances that determined its title. In the seventeenth century icon painter lived in Moscow. He read many religious books Iosifovskogo time. This man led a goodly life and was a passionate believer. But wondering various questions

The family icon anciently was a part of the Orthodox tradition and was an amulet for each family member in deeper understanding of family values. On the icon depicted saints, bearing the names of family members. At the top of family icon blessing image of Jesus Christ, Holy Mother of God, «The Sign» or «Holy […]