Крещение Господне

Epiphany or Epiphany is the most ancient Christian holiday. The Lord receives baptism from the hands of John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit descends on Him “in bodily form, like a dove,” and God the Father announces that His Son has come to earth.

Nina Turtsova’s book is dedicated to the iconography of the Baptism of the Lord, its history, various versions and deep meanings. Colorful illustrations and texts, written at a high scientific and theological level (and at the same time in accessible language), will help the reader enter the wonderful world of ancient Russian icon painting. This publication can be used as illustrative material in lessons on the history of art and the foundations of Orthodox culture.