Saint Olga Orthodox Icon
The hand-painted icon of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga depicts the first Christian ruler of Russia, the Holy Princess Olga. She is considered one of the most revered Saints in the Orthodox Church and is important to the Russian Christian tradition.
St. Olga: St. Princess Olga was the widow of Prince Igor and grandmother of St. Prince Vladimir, who embraced Christianity and initiated its spread in Russia. Olga has accepted Christianity in Constantinople and became the first orthodox Christian in Russia. Her conversion to Christianity became a key stage in the history of Christianity in Russia.
Equal to the Apostles: Olga was given the title “Equal to the Apostles” for her significant contribution to the spread of Christianity in Russia and her holy life following the example of the Apostles. This title emphasizes her special holiness and spiritual significance.
Female holiness and wisdom: The icon of Saint Olga also symbolizes female holiness and wisdom. Olga, as a ruler, showed wit and wisdom in ruling the state and in introducing Christianity. Her example inspires believers, especially women, to live in accordance with Christian values and to do good in society.
An image of mercy and love of neighbor: St. Olga is also known for her mercy and care for those in need. Her icon reminds the faithful of the importance of caring for one’s neighbor and works of mercy.
Protector and Prayer-Giver: The icon of St. Olga can be invoked by the faithful as an intercessor before God in various life situations. The faithful turn to her with prayers for help in the spiritual life, in the administration of the family and state, as well as for mercy and forgiveness.
The icon of St. Princess Olga plays an important role in Orthodox tradition and can be found in churches and monasteries where believers come to pray and praise her holiness and virtues.
In the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” you can buy an icon of Olga, which is made in the best traditions of Russian iconography. A handmade icon of St. Olga is not only an expression of spiritual elevation and faith, but also a true work of art that will become an exquisite decoration of your iconostasis.
All stages of icon creation, starting with the icon board and ending with tempera painting are performed by professional masters and painters iconographers with many years of experience and work experience. Customers of the icon painting workshop are Orthodox Temples and Monasteries.
All icons of the icon painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” are made in strict observance of the iconographic canon of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Order Saint Olga Orthodox Icon at the icon-painting workshop “Mstyora Icons” in the village of Mstyora, Vladimir region, where icons have been painted since 1628.
It is possible to paint an image in any size to order.
We accept orders for measurement icons, analoy icons, church icons, and icons for iconostasis.
