Entrance of the Holy Virgin into the Temple, Jonah, the metropolitan of Moscow

A temple icon consisting of two parts. The upper part of the icon depicts a scene of The Entrance of the Holy Virgin into the Temple, the lower part represents a full-length figure of Jonah, the metropolitan of Moscow.

Entrance of the Holy Virgin into the Temple

The icons represents a scene of the Entrance of the Holy Virgin into the temple against an architectural background. In the right corner of the icon is Maria and the priest Zacharias. On the left are the Virgin’s parents and the maidens accompanying the Mother of God from Nazareth to Jerusalem.

Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, Annunciation, Dormition of the Mother of God

In the centrepiece of the icon divided into four parts there are four events of Her hagiography. Her Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, Annunciation and Dormition. On the raised flat borders of the icon panel are two saints.

Reverend Euphenius and the Presentation in the Temple.

In the lower tier is shown the full-length depiction of reverend Euphenius in a three-quarter turn. In the upper tier is represented the Presentation in the Temple.

Presentation of the Holy Virgin in the Temple

The icon represents the Presentation of the Holy Virgin in the Temple. Apart from Mary, the high priest Zachariah, Sts. Anne and Joachim the composition includes the Jerusalem citizens escorting Her. In the upper right corner is depicted the angel feeding Mary.

Presentation of the Holy Virgin in the Temple

The icon represents the Presentation of the Holy Virgin in the Temple. Apart from Mary, the high priest Zachariah, Sts. Anne and Joachim the composition includes the Jerusalem citizens escorting Her. In the upper right corner is depicted the angel feeding Mary.

Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple with scenes from Her life

The centerpiece of the icon represents the scene of the Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple including the scene of the angel feeding little Mary. Border scenes: 1. The Annunciation to Sts. Joachim and Anne 2. The Conception of the Holy Virgin 3. The Nativity of the Holy Virgin 4. The Annunciation 5. The Nativity of Christ 6. The Presentation of Our Lord 7. The Baptism 8. The Transfiguration of Christ 9. The Entry into Jerusalem 10. The Resurrection – the Descent into Hell 11. The Ascension of Our Lord 12. The Exaltation of the Cross 13. The Dormition of Our Lady 14. The Intercession of the Holy Virgin

Entry of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple

The icon features a multi-figured composition of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple.

Entry of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple

Depicted at the right, on the steps leading to the temple, under the lavishly decorated drapery is the high priest Zechariah. Maria is walking up to him. At the left are Anna and Joachim.