Select language:

Embroidered Orthodox icons exhibited in Italian Bari

 / Главная / Russkiy Mir Foundation / News / Embroidered Orthodox icons exhibited in Italian Bari

Embroidered Orthodox icons exhibited in Italian Bari


20.12.2018

Photo:  ippo.ru

The exhibition of embroidered Orthodox icons started in the Italian town of Bari, RIA Novosti reports. Their authors of two dozen works recreated the traditional Russian national art of icon embroidery with pearls, beads and precious stones. The locals and guests will be able to visit the exhibition before the Easter holiday.

The exhibition has become a part of the cultural and educational project dedicated to the centenary anniversary of the death of the royal family and Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna. The cycle of events is also timed to the feast of St. Nicholas. The saint was especially honored by members of the imperial family. The organizers of the program are the Imperial Orthodox Palestinian Society (IOPS), the Slavic Foundation of Russia and the Elisavetino-Sergiev Educational Society.

Elena Agapova, who represents the IOPS, noted that the authors of the idea wanted to underline the long-standing and strong ties between Bari and Russia.

The visitors can also visit the banner exposition, which tells the story of the founders and first leaders of the Palestinian Society - Grand Duke Sergey Alexandrovich and his wife, Holy Martyr Elizaveta Feodorovna. The work of the Elisabeth-Sergiev society is also described at the exhibition.

Russkiy Mir

News by subject

Publications

Italian entrepreneur Marco Maggi's book, "Russian to the Bone," is now accessible for purchase in Italy and is scheduled for release in Russia in the upcoming months. In the book, Marco recounts his personal odyssey, narrating each stage of his life as a foreigner in Russia—starting from the initial fascination to the process of cultural assimilation, venturing into business, fostering authentic friendships, and ultimately, reaching a deep sense of identifying as a Russian at his very core.