#russian icon

[mary-maud]

Russian Orthodox icon, Synaxis of Archangel Michael

[evenster]

Today is Easter for Orthodox Christians.

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

[groanings-0f-a-dying-empire]

Putin Admits "Jesus" and Israelites are so-called BLACK!

He be knowin. 😂

[aethel-wulf]

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven («Благословенно воинство Небесного Царя»), 16th c.

[ebenana]

St. Strahd and the Dragon for @mementomoristrahdzine !

[ID in ALT and in the reblogs]

[nikaapteros]

crying about it

[emmaklee]

Daniel Bragin | proposal for Russian Olympic Cycling Team (1992)

[graysoniconography]

Saint Tsar Nicholas II

One of my favorite Russian saints

Troparion (Tone 1)

Most noble and sublime was your life and death, O Sovereigns;

Wise Nicholas and blest Alexandra, we praise you,

Acclaiming your piety, meekness, faith, and humility,

Whereby ye attained to crowns of glory in Christ our God,

With your five renowned and godly children of blessed fame.

O passion–bearers decked in purple, intercede for us.

Kontakion (Tone 2)

Royalty and martyrdom were joined together, O blessed ones,

In your death for righteousness and right belief, O wise Sovereigns,

Nicholas and Alexandra, with your five children.

Hence, Christ our God counted you worthy of thrones in Heaven;

And with twofold crowns of glory,

You reign forever, adorned with grace divine.