The Annunciation of Ustyug | Orthodox Christian Canvas Icon
The Annunciation of Ustyug | Orthodox Christian Canvas Icon
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The Annunciation of Ustyug (Russian: Устюжское Благовещение) is among the oldest of Russian icons still extant, dating to the 12th century. It is among the few icons to have survived the Mongol invasion of Rus' since the city where it was made, Novgorod, was spared destruction (the only other city thus spared was Pskov).
The icon is of sufficient importance to have had its history detailed in multiple 16th and 17th century sources, including the Second Chronicle of Novgorod. According to the chronicles, the icon was transferred from the Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) Cathedral in Novgorod to Moscow by Ivan the Terrible: first, to the Cathedral of the Annunciation, then later to the Dormition Cathedral. It was moved to the State Historical Museum after the closing of the Dormition Cathedral in 1918 by the Bolsheviks. Restoration of the ancient icon was begin in 1920 and completed in 1935 at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, where it resides to this day.
The icon gained its title "of Ustyug" from the tradition relating how Saint Procopius of Ustyug (a 13th century German convert to Orthodoxy, and the first fool-for-Christ in Slavic lands) predicted the fall of a meteorite near the town of Veliky Ustyug, as well as a subsequent tornado and large fire. At that time, the icon of the Annunciation was situated in the main church of the town. The saint tried to convince the town's citizens to repent, confess their sins and pray for the city to be saved, but initially they did not heed his counsel.
Only after the storm had already started did they repent, run to the church and start to pray, and St Procopius himself prayed in front of the icon of the Annunciation. Thus was the destruction of the town narrowly averted, and the icon has since then been associated with the saving of Ustyug.
About Icons
About Icons
Please note, as with all the icon reproductions sold by Remembrance of Death, that this icon is printed-on-demand, which means there is no opportunity to bless it prior to shipping, since it's shipped directly from the manufacturer. Buyers should therefore seek a proper blessing from a priest for this icon, prior to using it in prayer.
Description
Description
Remembrance of Death Orthodox Christian Canvas Art (including canvas icon reproductions) places a premium on high fidelity image reproduction, sturdiness, and durability. The canvas material is stretched on a 1.25 inch (3.175 cm) pinewood frame. Each piece comes with back hanging pre-installed for ease of display. A matte finish balances high contrast with low reflective glare.
Features
Features
- Each canvas is stretched on a sturdy 1.25 inch (3.175 cm) thick pinewood frame sourced from renewable forests
- The canvas material is a cotton/polyester composite
- Rubber dots on the bottom of canvas ensures the canvas stays in place when hung
Shipping
Shipping
Please note that exact shipping will depend on the size of the canvas, which is why a range is given rather than an exact amount.
United States
2 - 5 business days
USD $10.79 - 120.69 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
European Countries
2 - 5 business days
USD $7.29 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
United Kingdom
2 - 3 business days
USD $7.29 - 117.39 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Spain
2 - 3 business days
USD $7.29 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Germany
2 - 5 business days
USD $7.29 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Canada
2 - 5 business days
USD $14.19 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Australia
3 - 6 business days
USD $14.19 - 124.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
EFTA/ Northern Europe
5 - 10 business days
USD $17.19 - 158.09 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Rest of World
10 - 30 business days
USD $143.19 - 253.29 first item
USD $3.49 - 56.39 per additional item
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
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Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.