Russian Orthodox Pillows
Description: Russian Orthodox cross or Orthodox cross is a variation of the Christian cross since the 6th century in the Byzantine Empire. The cross has three horizontal crossbeams, with the lowest one slanted. Nowadays it is a symbol of the Russian Orthodox Church and a distinctive feature of the cultural landscape of Russia. Other names for the symbol include the Byzantine cross, Russian cross, and Slavonic or Suppedaneum cross.
Description: This design features an ornate Orthodox cross, highlighted by elegant, swirling floral patterns that frame the cross symmetrically on both sides. The deep red color of the cross adds a sense of solemnity and reverence, while the intricate detailing evokes a timeless and sacred quality. This piece beautifully blends tradition with artistic flourishes, making it a powerful symbol of faith and craftsmanship.
Description: The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.
Description: The "Holy Face" icon is well known in the Russian Orthodox tradition. This icon, also known as "Not Made by Hands" or "The Mandylion", is one of the most important icons in the Orthodox Church. This icon is entitled "Christos Acheiropoietos" (made without hands) and comes from the Novgorod School (around 1100).
Description: Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin was a Russian mystic and self-proclaimed holy man who befriended the family of Tsar Nicholas II, the last monarch of Russia, and gained considerable influence in late imperial Russia. I have made a portrait of him in my style, adding my signature geometrical shapes to give the design some symmetry and also adding a Russian orthodox cross into the design.
Description: The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.
Description: The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.
Description: The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.
Description: The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.
