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Icon of the Mother of God – Burning bush

5. september 2017

This type of icon was very widespread in Russian dwellings. People prayed to the Mother of God in the non-burning bush for protection from fire, lightning, from misfortunes caused by natural elements but also for miraculous healing.

Decapitation of the Head of the John the Forerunner

30. july 2017

The icon is very finely written in pastel colours on golden background. The fineness of pigments and artistic workmanship prove the iconographer’s high skilfulness.