For the first time, the book “The Meaning of Icons” is published in Russian, previously published in German, English and French. The famous theologian V. N. Lossky and the icon painter and researcher L. A. Uspensky compiled it primarily with the Western reader in mind, who is little familiar with the history and theory of the Orthodox icon and the main iconographic types. The book is accessible, but at a serious scientific level introduces the problems of iconography and iconology. The publication is intended for a wide range of readers interested in the history of Christian art and issues of theology of the Orthodox icon. Includes extensive visual material illustrating the author's text in detail. The book can be used as a teaching aid for students of creative universities and history departments art.

Contents: Tradition and Traditions (translated by V. A. Reshchikova) The meaning and language of icons Icon painting technique Explanation of the main types of icons Iconostasis Holy, or royal, gates Icons of Christ (translated by L. A. Uspenskaya) The miraculous image of the Savior ( translated by L.A. Uspenskaya) The Lord Pantocrator (translated by L. A. Uspenskaya) Icons of the Mother of God (translated by L. A. Uspenskaya) Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign of the Mother of God Hodegetria (translated by L. A. Uspenskaya) Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God (translated by . L. A. Uspenskaya) Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God (trans. L. A. Uspenskaya) Kazan Icon of the Mother of God (trans. L. A. Uspenskaya) The Mother of God on the Throne Icons of the Mother of God “Tenderness” Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God Tolga Icon of the Mother of God Korsun Icon of God Mother of Tenderness Passionate Icon of the Mother of God (translated by L. A. Uspenskaya) Icons of saints Saint John the Baptist (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya) Archangel Michael (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya) Portraits of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and the icon of the Apostle Paul Holy Evangelist John (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya) Holy Evangelist Luke (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya)Saint Gregory Palamas (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya)Holy Bishop AbrahamSaint Nicholas, Myra of Lycian WonderworkerSaint Basil the Great and Holy Great Martyr GeorgeReverend Sergius of RadonezhSaint Simeon the Stylite (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya)St. Macarius of Unzhensk and ZheltovodskSt. th Solunsky (trans. L.A. Uspenskaya)Holy Martyr Paraskeva FridayHoly Great Martyr George the Victorious, or the Miracle of St. George on the SerpentHoly Prophet ElijahIcon of Selected Saints (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya)Main HolidaysNativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (translated by L.A. Uspenskaya)Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord ( lane L. A. Uspenskaya) Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary (hep. L. A. Uspenskaya) Introduction to the Temple of the Blessed Virgin Mary (trans. L. A. Uspenskaya) Nativity of Christ Baptism of the Lord Presentation (trans. L. A. Uspenskaya) Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Raising of Lazarus Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem Cross ( trans. L. A. Uspenskaya) Resurrection of Christ The Descent of the Holy Spirit of the Myrrh-Bearer at the Tomb Half of Pentecost (trans. L. A. Uspenskaya) Ascension of the Lord Holy Pentecost Holy Trinity Descent of the Holy Spirit Transfiguration of the Lord (trans. L. A. Uspenskaya) Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary (trans. L. A.) . Uspenskaya) List of abbreviationsSources of illustrationsAbout the authorsFrom the editor