#russian orthodox
Reconstruction of church domes in Levashovo, Yaroslavskaya obl
// The Resurrection Church, 1779 //
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Church of the Holy Image of the Savior, Yaroslavl region, Russia
/Храм Спаса Нерукотворного Образа в селе Кукобой, Ярославская область/
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Ο ΠΑΠΑ-ΧΑΡΆΛΑΜΠΟΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΑΤΗΣ (Elder Haralambos of Dionysiou) by Μιχαηλ Ε.Κουκα carved into humanely, ethically sourced ivory.
Born in Russia in 1910 to Pontic Greek immigrants he was known as capable, sociable, deeply ascetic, and vigilant.
Despite being hesitant at first, Elder Haralambos became Abbot of Ιερά Μονή Διονυσίου (Holy Monastery of Dionysiou) before reposing in 2000. His guidance was marked by frequent partaking of Holy Communion, noetic prayer, and the life of hesychasm.
(My thanks to Μιχαηλ Ε.Κουκα and Lynchos for the gorgeous icon and in-depth biography)
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St. Nicholas “Lipensky” (Russian icon from Lipnya Church of St. Nicholas in Novgorod), XIII century.
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Archangel Michael, fresco from the Nereditsa Church, 1199
Nereditsa Church had one of the most well-preserved fresco complexes of Medieval Rus period.
The photo was taken in 1930s. During the World War II, Nereditsa Church was destroyed almost completely. Later, in 1950s, the church itself was restored, but frescoes could not be saved.
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Preaching Shame to the Naked / photograph of the engraving “Introduction of Christianity Into Russia” - listed as “drawn by Charlemagne, Court Painter of Russia” from “Peter the Great” 1884 by Eugene Shuyler
Originally Posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamluke/3954254982
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Oh Waiter! / photograph of 1884 engravings drawn by Nicolas Dmitrieff (1838-1898) of the “Orthodox Signs of the Cross, In Benediction” and “… In Prayer”
Originally Posted: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamluke/3955231371/
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