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Rare Orthodox Icon of Elder Grigory Rasputin & Tsarevich Alexei Romanov | 23x30 cm (9”x12”) Wooden Icon for Private Veneration
🕊 A Unique Modern Icon Honoring Spiritual Friendship and Martyrdom
This unusual and deeply symbolic Orthodox icon portrays Elder Grigory Yefimovich Rasputin and Tsarevich Alexei Romanov—a rare depiction rooted in a private vision and blessed by the revered elder Nikolai Guryanov. The original image was created by iconographer Sergey Arsenyev (Monk Grigory) following a powerful spiritual experience on Zalita Island.
Painted with reverence and guided by divine vision, the icon serves as a testimony to faith, intercession, and the spiritual bond between Rasputin and the Romanov family.
🔸 About the Icon:
Grigory Rasputin is depicted in black monastic attire with a klobuk and visible cross, holding a golden cross and a lit candle—symbols of prayerful sacrifice and divine illumination.
Tsarevich Alexei appears as a holy child with a small cross in his hand, representing innocence and unwavering faith in the face of suffering.
Golden halos surround both figures, symbolizing their veneration and spiritual legacy.
Inscriptions read:
• “Holy Great Martyr Grigory”
• “Holy Great Martyr Tsarevich Alexei”
Though Grigory Rasputin has not been officially canonized, this icon reflects a movement of private veneration and worldwide repentance for the innocent and misunderstood figures of Russian history.
📖 Historical Context:
Grigory Rasputin played a pivotal role as a spiritual guide to the Romanov family during a time of national turmoil. Known for his healing prayers over the hemophiliac heir, Alexei, and his prophetic warnings to Tsar Nicholas II, Rasputin was both revered and reviled. This icon captures his spiritual mission and bond with the young Tsarevich, who would later be glorified as a passion bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church.
Watch the stunning film“Martyr for Christ and the Tsar: Grigory the New”, which tells the truth about the life of the spiritual elder, who was slandered, ritually murdered, and yet found grace with the Lord in His Kingdom.
🖼 ProductFeatures
Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetimeand beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on apremium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswaxcoating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece thewarm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metalhanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display themoment it arrives.
- Craftedon a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
- Naturalbeeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
- Readyto hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
- Hand-finished byOrthodox Christian artisans in Portugal
AVAILABLE SIZES — CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT FIT
- Small — 12 × 15 cm / 5" × 6" — ideal for a personal prayer corner, desk, or gift
- Medium — 23 × 30 cm / 9" × 12" — the most popular choice for home display
- Large — 30 × 39 cm / 12" × 15" — a statement piece for any wall or altar space
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY SACRED OCCASION
An Orthodox icon is not simply a decorative object — it is a blessing for the home and a window into the Kingdom of Heaven. This icon makes a deeply meaningful gift for:
- Baptisms and Chrismations
- Name days and feast days
- Weddings and anniversaries
- Housewarmings and new home blessings
- Christmas, Easter, and other major Orthodox feasts
- Anyone in need of comfort, prayer, or heavenly intercession
WORLDWIDE DELIVERY FROM PORTUGAL
Every order is carefully packed to protect the icon during transit and shipped worldwide with full tracking. We take great care with every package — your icon will arrive safely and ready to treasure.
MADE WITH FAITH, CRAFTED WITH CARE
Our icons are made in Portugal by Orthodox Christian artisans who approach each piece as an act of devotion as much as craft. From the selection of the wood panel to the final application of beeswax by hand, every step is carried out with the intention that this icon will become a lasting blessing — in your home, or in the home of someone you love.
We are proud to bring the living tradition of Orthodox Christian iconography to homes around the world.
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Note: This icon is intended for private veneration only, as Grigory Rasputin is not canonized in official Orthodox tradition.
