Annually in the Odessa
Numismatics Museum pass many interesting exhibitions. The
Odessa collectors expose for a review their exhibits : coins,
stamps, post cards, medals, paper money, shells and many other
materials. The information about most interesting exhibitions
will be exposed regularly on our site.
Sacred Images in Russian Icons
The first icon has arisen as the imprint on towel the face
of Jesus Christ . Jesus has washed His face and then has
dried It by towel. The towel with a not man-made Face also
became the first Christian icon - "Our Saviour, Not
made by human hand". In Russia and also in Ukraine
icons of Our Lady of Vladimir, Kazan and Iver with the
Child Christ on Her hands are especially honoured.
Images of St.Andrey Pervozvanniy , the Patron of Rus - Ukraine
State, Archangel Michael, the Patron of ancient Russian
cities Kiev and Lvov, and also Russian first princes - Christians
St.Olga and St.Vladimir are esteemed also. Icon of Kasper's
Virgin is the Patroness of Odessa city. In the port city
Odessa also is esteemed the icon of St. Nikolay , the Patron
of seamen and travellers. With the big awe of believers
used the icons of St. Peter, St.Paul, St.Panteleimon and
other Christian Sacred Persons.
The author of exhibition - Odessa collector Eugeny Lukashov.
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