The prophet Daniel in the moat of the lion

In the elongated format, the main story is skilfully inscribed, supplemented by the episode of Daniel’s visit by the prophet Avvakum. The composition is completed by the image of Christ

Our Lady of Kazan

The miraculous image of Our Lady of Kazan was revealed in 1579. Brought into the Church of St. Nicholas of Tula, she became famous for many miracles, which are described

Iconostasis

On the icon there is an iconostasis of 7 rows. Above his Imperial Gates with the image of the Annunciation and the four evangelists, with the Last Supper in the

Purity of the soul

On the left is the image of the Soul, standing on the moon, clean – the virgin in a royal garment, with a crown on her head, the teeth of

Savior on the Throne

The icon characterizes one of the directions of the Vologda iconography of the 16th century. It is distinguished by the original drawing of the figure of Christ, unusually thin, with

Resurrection by Descent into Hell

A rare iconographic feature of the monument is the elevated left hand of Christ, in which he holds a scroll. Only the prophets in the face of Christ are represented

King Tsar (Present Queen)

Jesus Christ, represented as King by King and Great Bishop, sits on the throne. He is the Mother of God in royal garments and crown, John the Baptist, also in

Shestodnev

In the icon is an original image of the Sabbath of All Saints, occupying the middle and lower parts of the composition. Above the saints standing below, the fall of

The Fiery Ascent of the Prophet Elijah

In the center of the composition is a dome-shaped cinnabar-fiery cloud, in which the prophet Elijah is depicted, standing in a chariot drawn by horses. In the right upper corner,

The Assumption of Our Lady

The Dormition of the Mother of God is represented with the scene of the Archangel cutting off the hands of the Jew Aphonia. Christ, holding the swaddled soul of the