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The Assumption of the virgin Mary. This triangle icon was painted in 1740 and devoted by the Abbot of the monastery Timotheus Dimensions:170 X 150 cm.

The representation of the Dormition of Virgin Mary is located above the western door of the bay, which leads from the naos to the narthex. The murals in the western bay of the naos are dated to 1105 A.D.
The iconographic style of the scene in Asinu…

Russian icon . 18th century

Ρώσικη εικόνα. 18ος αιώνας

Double Arches at a narrow street next to Litra's House

Russian art. Crucifix. 72 x 55 cm
A double sided ancient Russian crucifix with different portrayals on each side. On the one side, centered among God (the Father), the Blessed Virgin Mary and the youngest apostle Saint John is Christ crucified on…

Russian icon art. 40 x 49 cm. 18th Century

Ρώσικη εικόνα. 40 x 49 εκ. 18ος αιώνας

Doukani is used for thrashing barley. It was driven by oaks or mules.

Doukani is used for thrashing barley. It was driven by oaks or mules.

Doukani is used for thrashing barley. It was driven by oaks or mules.

In the past Europe experienced great tribulations from the many attempts made to unify it into a single entity. The endeavours were the result of armed undertakings either by a single individual such as Napoleon or by alliances such as those in the…