Saint Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Icons

Saint Alexander Nevsky Orthodox icons are traditional icons of the Right-Believing Prince Alexander, a saint remembered for courage, responsibility, restraint, and service before God. In this catalog you can buy hand-painted Alexander Nevsky icons made in the Mstyora icon-painting tradition: prepared wooden boards, gesso ground, egg tempera, mineral pigments, gold leaf, and careful canonical drawing.

Alexander Nevsky icons are often chosen as patron saint icons for men and boys named Alexander, as gifts for military service members, leaders, public servants, families, churches, chapels, and custom icon orders. We offer ready catalog works and can also paint the icon in an individual size and decorative style.

Features of our Alexander Nevsky icons

Two canonical versions: Saint Alexander can be shown as a princely warrior or in monastic clothing as Alexius.
Traditional materials: wooden board, gesso ground, egg tempera, mineral pigments, and gold leaf.
Custom formats: half-length, full-length, princely, monastic, or formal church icon.
Custom decoration: gold background, ornament, carved frame, filigree elements, or protective kiot on request.
Gift options: suitable for patron name gifts, military service, leadership, offices, and family prayer corners.
Worldwide shipping: careful packaging for international delivery.

How to choose a Saint Alexander Nevsky Orthodox icon
For a personal gift or home prayer, sizes such as 17×21 cm or 20×24 cm may be practical. For a formal gift, family prayer corner, office, or chapel, 27×31 cm or 30×40 cm gives the figure more presence. For a church or public setting, a larger custom size and a protective kiot may be more appropriate.

To learn about Saint Alexander Nevsky, warrior and monastic iconography, and how to choose the right version, read our guide: Saint Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Icon: Meaning and How to Choose.

Frequently asked questions
Is this icon suitable for someone named Alexander?
Yes. It is often chosen as a patron saint icon for men and boys named Alexander.

Why are there warrior and monastic versions?
The warrior version emphasizes his public service, while the monastic version recalls his tonsure with the name Alexius near the end of life.

Can I order this icon in a custom size?
Yes. We can paint a Saint Alexander Nevsky icon in a custom size, with gold leaf, ornament, filigree decoration, a carved frame, or a kiot.