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Russian Religious Art and Icons

Russian icons are truly unique pieces of art. Even the very act of painting Russian icons is already considered a form of worshipping God. Deeply revered by Eastern Orthodox Church members, these holy images of religious scenes and figures have been an integral part of Russian people’s life since their first appearance in 988. In the Orthodox Church, the icon is meant to serve as a window into the world of the sacred.

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