IKONY - expozícia originálných ikon

Ikony nie sú len umelecké diela, ale tiež v sebe skrývajú silné duchovné posolstvo s veľkou hodnotou a porozumením aj pre laikov či neveriacich.

Mother of God Joy of All That Suffer

Russian icon

Prayer tradition: Prayers are pronounced by people with diseases of body and soul. The Mother of God Joy of All That Suffer exhilarates are all sorrowful, depressed, suffering, despair, mute, longing for protection and assistance with incurable disease.

Birth of the Virgin Mary

Russian icon

Shows the scene of the birth of Virgin Mary.

Crucifixion

Russia

The icon shows the scene of the crucifixion, the cross-folding and placing in the tomb of Jesus Christ. Through the cross, Christ is risen, and the Cross is the believer´s means to achieve spiritual gifts and healing.

Annunciation

Russian icon, Yaroslavl

The icon displays the biblical story of the Annunciation, the Virgin shall conceive and bear a son.

Priest Seraphim of Sarov the Wonder

Russia, Petrograd region

Orthodox old man, monk, mystic, visionary and prophet. Patron of the Russian people. Shows the saint in the pose of blessing.

POKROV

Virgin of the Guardian/Protective Cloak

The adoration of the Mother of God – The Shelter is closely bound to the Siege of Constantinople by Saracens in the 10th century. The Mother of God appeared in the Curch of Blachernae, where people were praying after the night-long contemplation.

Virgin Mary Tenderness

Russian icon

Prayer tradition: the icon is known for the numerous cases of recovery from physical diseases. Young virgins pray in front of the icon for help in maintaining chastity, piety and good morals. They pray in the hope of meeting with a good man and establishing a successful marriage, to experience blessed and happy family life.

Mother of God - a Sign (Orans)

Russian icon

Prayer tradition: before icon are a believer prays for ending catastrophes and horrors for protection from enemy attacks and fires, to protect against thieves and thugs for the return of lost people for protection from the sea, a reconciliation of competing in fratricidal struggles.

The Icon of Four Births

Russian icon

The icon is symmetrically divided into four equal parts. Upper left depicts the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Lower left demonstrates the scene of the birth of St. John the Baptist - the Lord's predecessor. Lower right describes the Birth of Saint Nicholas – The Bishop. And the upper right illustrates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Icon of Good Friday (Icon of Crucifixion)

Russian icon, 19th centuty

This huge icon (66x56,7 cm) comes from Russia, 19th century. The Icon demonstrates the scene of Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the scene of Good Friday. Good Friday is the last day of Great Lent, a season which lasts for 40 days.

The Icon of the Descent of the Holy Spirit

Russian icon

The Festivity of the Holy Spirit, Pentecost, is one of our greatest feasts. In the Eastern Church, it is more often called “Päťdesiatnica“ (The Festivity of the fiftieth day). It is the birthday of the Church – the mysterious body of Christ.

Icon Paternity

Russian icon, 17th century

The Icon “Fatherhood“, lat. Paternitas, or also The Trinity of the New Testament, comes from the 17th century Russia. The icon depicts the Most Holy Trinity in its mysterious form. It is not the representation of the Holy Trinity, but of its inner life, the relationship of the Loving, Beloved, and Love. It is the icon of the relationship between God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Icon of the Mother of God “The Unburnt Bush”

Russian icon

The icon depicts the Mother of God with Jesus on her hands surrounded by heavenly spheres in two overlapping stars with four spikes forming one eight-point star.

Michael the Archangel

Russian icon, 19th centuty

The Icon depicts a winged archangel in the form of an apocalyptic rider who majestically rides on a fiery horse. Wings and a club in his hand symbolize the ability to move quickly and perform God's will.

Saint Matthew

Russian icon, 19th centuty, Palech

The Icon comes from the 19th century from Russia and is carefully and precisely written in the well-known iconic village of Palech.

Saint Nicholas wonderworker

Russian icon, 18th centuty

Saint Nicholas is a popular saint both in the Christian East and in the West. He is worshiped as a "quick" helper. His icons are not only in temples, they are also widespread in households.

The forefather ABRAHAM

Russian icon, 19th centuty

Abraham lived around r. 1800 BC. The forefather of the chosen nation has a privileged place in the history of salvation.

Cyril and Methodius

Russian icon, 19th centuty

The icons show the entire figures of Saints Cyril and Method. St. Methodius, Bishop of Moravia, is dressed in Episcopal garb of Eastern Rite. St. Cyril is dressed as a monk.

The Icon of Forty Martyrs of Sebaste

Russian icon, 18th centuty

The main plot of the story took place in 320, during the cold winter, when the Emperor ordered to sacrifice to the idols. Forty Christian soldiers, Legio XII Fulminata, then spoke among the others and refused to fulfill the emperors' command.

Venerable Mary of Egypt

Central Russian, circa 1800

A finely painted vita icon. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Finely executed on a gold ground. 30.8 x 26.5 cm.

PRAISE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

Russian icon, 18th centuty

The Icon The honour of the Holy Mother of God comes from Russia from the second half of the 18th century. On the 5th Saturday of the Great Lent the feast of Eastern Christians is celebrated, which has the same name as the icon.

Prophet Eliah

Russian icon, 18th century

In Christianity, Elijah became an idol of a warrior against godlessness and a forerunner of Christian monasticism and asceticism. In folk piety, he was regarded as a miraculous man and helper in urgent matters, especially in bad weather.

Icon Lord's Transfiguration on Mount Tabor

Russian icon

The Feast of Transfiguration is not just a reminder of an event that happened in Christ's life. It also contains an "eschatological" dimension, it is directed to the future - to the glory of the Kingdom of God, which all Christians expect to experience.

Holy Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon

Russian icon, 19th century

A large, beautiful and detailed icon, whose central figure is St. Panteleimon and on the surrounding pictures are 14 key scenes of his life.

COSMAS and DAMIAN

Serbian icon, 21th century

They are given the title ΑΝΑΡΓΥΡΟΙ (Anargyroi) in Greek. An– means “without” –Argyr– means “silver,” and the –oi ending indicates the plural. “Without silver” means that they did not accept payment (think silver coins) for their medical services.

The Navity icon

Russian icon, late 17th century

The center of the whole Icon of the Birth is a dark cave, a reminder of the darkness of sin in which mankind lived without God, from whom Jesus Christ came to save us, and at the same time is the image of the darkness of the grave in which Jesus was laid down after the crucifixion.

Saint Simeon the Stylite

Russian icon

Saint Simeon the Stylite was born in the Cappadocian village of Sisan of Christian parents, Sisotian and Martha. At thirteen years of age he began to tend his father’s flock of sheep. He devoted himself attentively and with love to this, his first obedience.

FOREFATHER JOB THE RIGHTEOUS

Northern Russia; end of the 18th century; 55,2 x 43,5cm

People who suffer from leprosy and skin diseases, people asking for patience in the suffering and married couples in hard situations come and pray in front of the icon.

The Guardian Angel

Russian icon, Central Russia, Palekh, 1800

In the centre of the icon, the entire figure of an angel standing on the cloud is depicted on a golden background, presenting God's glory. It has golden wings and gold nimbus around the head. Dressed in a light blue bottom garment (chiton) with a light green tint and decorated with a wide gold trim.

In Thee rejoices

Russian icon, circa 1800

This motive is one of the most popular in the russian art of iconography from the end of the 15th century. It first appeard in the Pskov region.

The Vision of Saint John Kimakos

Russia, Guslicy; 19th century; 44,5 x 37 cm

Prayer tradition: believers before the icon contemplate the possibilities of their growth to moral perfection and set the goals of spiritual advancement.

The Holy Trinity (Old testament)

Central Russia, Palech; the end of the 18th century; 31 x 26.5 cm

Prayer Tradition: The Holy Trinity Icon has a special meaning for Orthodox Christians because they can have a very strong spiritual connection with the Lord through the icon. Sincere prayers can help a believer find the right path, overcome various life trials and find help in solving even the most difficult situations.

Dormition of the Mother of God

Central Russia; about 1800; 44,3 x 38,1 cm

At the end of her earthly existence, Mary enters into the mystery of God, with her body and soul being transferred to heaven. Already in the 5th century this event was commemorated in the Eastern Liturgy. In the 6th century, this feast penetrated to the West, where it gradually expanded under the name "Assumption of the Virgin Mary."

The Nativity of the Theotokos

Russia, Nevyansk; late 18th century; 44,7x37,8 cm

Prayer tradition: In front of an icon, childless married couples pray and ask the Holy Mother and her parents to speak for the blessing of a new life, as well as people who are in doubt and want to confirm their faith and restore hope.

ICON OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD YAROSLAVSKAYA

Russian icon; 16/17. th century; 51,5 x 40,5 cm

The icon is written with the technique of egg tempera on the levkaz (gypsum underlay). This is the iconographic type Eleusa - Umilenie (Gentle Virgin), which is based on the icnographically older Hodegetria (The one that points the direction).

Melchizedek, The King of Salem

Russia; 18th century; 92,8 x 43 cm

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him.

Saint Stephan, First Martyr and Archdeacon

Russia; 19th century.; 44,3x35

St. Stephen was among the first seven deacons, or helpers of the twelve apostles, who were unable to fulfil all their duties with the increase of the converted.

con of the Nursing Mother of God

Russia; 1817 year; 31,8x27,8 cm

This is a rare type of icon because it has a very intimate yet deeply theological character. It very gently and specifically represents the meaning of the Incarnation and both of the dual nature of the Son of God.

Icon The Last Judgement

Russia; 17th century; 162 x 112 cm

The first icons of the Last Judgement come from Byzantium in the 4th century. At that time, the Last Judgment was portrayed as a parable of ten virgins or as a separation of sheep and goats.

Icon of Sophia – The Holy Wisdom

Russia; 19th century; 55 x 38.5 cm

The Feast of the Icon: The Icon is revered on the 8th of September on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Martyrs Viera, Nadya and Lyubica with their mother Sophia are celebrated on the September 17th.

The Icon of The Entry of the Lord to Jerusalem

Russia; about 1800; 62x99 cm

Prayer tradition: The glorious entry of the Lord into Jerusalem marked the end of his earthly life. Therefore, the prayer should be a celebration and thanksgiving for his coming into this world, sacrificing himself for the salvation of men and reconciling man to the Father.

The Icon of the Mother of God of Jerusalem

Russia, Tverv; 19. century.; 44x36,5

The celebration in honour of the Icon of the Mother of God of Jerusalem takes place every year on October 12th (October 25th according to the Julian calendar).

The icon Saint John the Forerunner with scenes from his life

Russia; Yaroslavl; before 1719; 73.5x60.5 cm

The last Old Testament prophet is present on the icon with wings.

The Icon our Lady of Kazan with kleymas (small icons)

Central Russia, 17th century; 53x42 cm

In this icon we can see that the monk also wrote in the frame twelve other key events that are related to the Kazan icon of the Mother of God itself.

The Icon „Made without hand“ Image of the Saviour

Russia; Vetka; 19th Century; 53,5x45,7

Among the icons of Christ, the icons of the Saviour written "without the help of hands" are of fundamental importance for iconography (Greek: "ά χειροποίητός"), which are attributed to Christ himself in both the West and the East.

Icon of Saint Nadezhda

Russia; 18th century; 35,5 x 30,3 cm

On the icon we see Sophia's middle daughter Nadezhda standing alone under a clear sky in the middle of unspoiled nature talking to Christ.

The Icon of Christ Emanuel

Russia; 18th century; 30,7x25,6 cm

The icon depicts Jesus Christ as a twelve-year-old boy by his shoulders, with an emphasis on facial expression. The high forehead signifies the wisdom and depth of knowledge that Christ had as the Son of God.

Icon Assembly of the Archangel Michael and other disembodied powers

Russia; 2nd half of the 18th century; 35x30,5 cm

Respect for angels in the Christian East dates back to the beginning of the 3rd century, while it was already widespread in the 4th century.

Holy Family Icon

Greece; 18th century; 45,4 x 34 cm

The ambiguous character of the painting could perhaps raise doubts in the casual observer about its artistic and spiritual value. On this spot, however, it is necessary to take into account the uniqueness of the work. If the viewer looks closely at the characters, he can gradually reveal a deep message in their poses and expressions.

Icon of Our Lady of the Sign “Oranta”

Russia; 19th century; 58,3 x 39,4 cm

Oranta, from latin "The one who prays" is one of Russia's most revered icons primarily because of the numerous miraculous workings of the icon associated with the city of Novgorod. Its oldest depiction can be found in Roman catacombs in the 3rd century. The raised hands of the Virgin resemble the worshipping pose of the first Christians.

Christ on the Throne

Greece; probably Athos; 18th century; 73 x 42 cm

The basic content of the iconography of “Christ on the throne” is the eschatological expectation of God‘s judgment of the world, with this idea being concentrated in the image of Christ – the Judge.

Don't Cry Over Me, Mother

Russia; 18th century; 31.1 x 26 cm

The composition is dedicated to the moment when the body of Christ, removed from the cross after death, rested in his mother's arms. This theme is also called “Pieta”, taken from “irmos,” the ninth song of the canon of the Great Saturday.

St. John the Evangelist Icon

Russia; 18th century; 30.5 x 26 cm

In Russia, there he is called Ioann Bogoslov (Ioanna Bogoslova), which means John Theologian. They underline the depth of the Gospel of John, which differs in style from the previous three synoptic Gospels.

St. John the Baptist Icon

Greece; 18th century; 170,94 x 60,5 cm

St. John the Baptist is often referred to in the Orthodox Church as John the "Forerunner" because he was the last of the prophets to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah.