Rosary Workshop -
METAL ICONS - RUSSIA
WHO ARE THE 'OLD BELIEVERS'?
THE 'OLD BELIEVERS': In 1723, Peter the Great
forbid the casting of metal icons and they were banned in the process of
‘renewing the church’ during that period. Many
believers chose not to recognize these changes and took on the metal Icons
as their symbol for this reason. They are known as the 'Old Believers'
to this day.
'loving compassion' 3 X 3.5 in |
'the intercessor' 2 x 2.5 in |
'the wonder worker' 2 x 2 in. |
Our small collection will give you an idea of this piece of history on 'Travelers Icons' and the 'The Old Believers' who are still practicing the old ways today.
PERPETUAL
HELP - THEOTOKOS
- ST NICHOLAS
TRAVELERS
ICONS - THE
'OLD BELIEVERS'
PAINTED
ICONS
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We were told that this image, also known as 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help, shows the little Child Jesus,who is frightened by the sudden appearance of the angles, rushes into his mother's arms. In the process, loses his sandle. She points to him, he looks up at the angles overhead. Note the MP-OY which shows Mary as Theotokos (Mother of God).
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VERNICLE: The top square has a worn face, the image of the Holy Face of Jesus. Note the 'A' - 'O' (Alpha / Omega, First / Last, Beginning / End). Vernicle relates to the veil of Veronica, often called the original icon. There is a chain ring behind it for wearing as a pectoral. |
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'MP' - 'OY': on either side of Mary's head are standard icon designators that point out or symbolize she is THEOTOKOS (Mother of God). . |
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TRYPTYCH: (Skladen) 3 panel folding Icons were very popular during the 17 -18c. Note the hinge rings top and bottom pf eather side that would have held a door on the left and one on the right. By tradition there would be an image of Christ on a separate panel (inner door) to her left as she faces and points in that direction. |
TRAVELER'S ICONS / PECTORALS
'TRAVELER'S ICONS': Icons tell
the visual story to the faithful and help the faithful to meditate. Small
metal Icons have a 1000 year old history and were often called 'Traveler's
Icons’ as the devoted, soldiers and others, could take them into battle
or on their travels for protection. Traditionally made of bronze / brass,
were wearable and small (2 x 2.5 in) The soft brass originals submitted
to the constant wear of devoted fingers, recording the history of heavy
prayer on these sacramentals.
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ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA (Turkey): (Bishop of Myra) beloved to this day as a modern day 'Santa Claus' or 'Father Christmas', protector of children and those falsely accused. He is a real person, children! His feast day is December 6th. He has been admired over the centuries for his kindness and humanitarian ways. (Myra is now known as Demre). He also known as 'The Wonder Worker' |
THE 'OLD BELIEVERS'
THE 'OLD BELIEVERS': In 1723, Peter the Great forbids the
casting of metal icons and they were banned in the process of ‘renewing
the church’ during that period. Many believers chose not to recognize these
changes and took on the metal Icons as their symbol for this reason. They
are known as the 'Old Believers' to this day. They follow the earlier teachings
of the church. They also became collectors of these fine old metal icons
so they would not be lost. For more information go to Google using some
of the key words above.
OUR LADY OF
~ ICON of
OUR LADY ~
PERPETUAL HELP
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ROSARY WORKSHOP
MISSION STATEMENT
Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries,
chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can
make using the best supplies available. The Guild believes the work
of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best
for you is very, very important.
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