Russian Icons

The Museum of Russian Icons collects and exhibits the largest collection of Russian icons and related objects outside of Russia.

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Please excuse the dust!
The Main Gallery is under construction.
Free admission Thursday, July 13, through Sunday, July 16.

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Join us Wednesday, July 19, 5:00-7:00 pm for the exciting lecture, Rus’, Ukraine, Moscovia, Rossia: Historical Cartography in Times of War, presented by Dr. Denis Khotimsky and moderated by Dr. Svitlana Malykhina.
https://t.co/zxZVwpX7Vq

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The Museum is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual for the role of curator. https://t.co/eEsdSNP6wG

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To reach our goal of $25,000, the Brose Hie Hill Foundation & generous board members have pledged to match any gifts of $100 and above.

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It's that time of year again when we ask for help with our annual appeal. We are focusing on conservation this year since some of our icons urgently need restoration.

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Commemorated today is the Deposition of the Robe of the Mother of God at Blachernae, and if you follow the old calendar, this day lands on July 15th.

The Deposition of the Robe of the Mother of God at Blachernae
About 1700
Russia

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the unity of the three divine persons God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

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Happy Father's Day from all of us at the Museum of Russian Icons!

The Holy Trinity
c. 1525
Russia

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They declared that Abraham would "father nations," a remarkable statement as he and his wife Sarah were elderly and childless. The three individuals seated around the table represent the fundamental Christian doctrine known as the Holy Trinity,

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Drone image courtesy of @WPI ’s Great Problems Seminar student team, 2018

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It is #NetZeroBuildingsWeek, and today is #ExistingBuildingsDay. The two historic buildings comprising the Museum were modified to be the contemporary building you see today. And did you know the Museum is powered in part by solar panels? Sustainability = strategy. #Decarb4Good

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These four icons form a set that depicts the Hymn of Axion Estin.

The revelation of the Hymn of Axion Estin is commemorated today, June 11, and if you follow the old calendar, June 24.

The Mother of God Axion Estin
c. 1600
Russia

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For Orthodox Christians (and anyone who celebrated Easter on April 16 this year), today is the Ascension of Christ.

The Ascension of Christ
c.1600
Russia

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The Museum of Russian Icons is beyond grateful to receive a @MassDev and @masscultural grant for a capital needs assessment.

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Congratulations to the newest #CulturalFacilities Fund grant recipients - 94 grants totaling $7.66M! @MassDev #PowerOfCulture #mapoli https://t.co/qMDI5O0BZ4

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The Museum will be closing at 2 pm today for a program.

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Happy International Museum Day!
Celebrate with one our the many wonderful museums Central MA has to offer:

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Icons & Retablos: Images of Devotion on view through August 27, 2023. The Museum's first exhibit in English and Spanish!

Iconos & Retablos: Imágenes de Devoción a la vista hasta el 27 de agosto de 2023. ¡La primera exposición del Museo en inglés y español!

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Happy Mother's Day from all of us at the Museum of Russian Icons!
A shared conception in Mexican retablos and Russian icons is the portrayal of Mary, the Mother of God, as a devoted mother from Christ's infancy to death.