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Metropolitans of Moscow: Saints Peter, Alexius, Jonah, and Philip
The holy Metropolitans of Moscow — Saints Peter, Alexius, Jonah, and Philip — are deeply venerated in the Orthodox Church for their exemplary spiritual lives, their decisive role in shaping the Russian Orthodox Church, and their courageous defense of the Christian faith. Each of these saints left an enduring mark on the spiritual and cultural history of Rus’.
Saint Peter (†1326)
Saint Peter was the first Metropolitan to establish his permanent see in Moscow, a decisive step that strengthened the city’s role as the spiritual heart of Rus’. He actively supported the construction of churches and monasteries and labored tirelessly to unite the Russian lands through faith, helping to spread and strengthen Orthodoxy.
Saint Alexius (†1378)
Saint Alexius is remembered as a wise shepherd and defender of Rus’ during a time of great trials, including the Mongol-Tatar domination. Endowed with remarkable diplomatic wisdom, he worked to reconcile rival principalities, preserve peace, and strengthen unity, all while remaining a steadfast guardian of Orthodox faith and tradition.
Saint Jonah (†1461)
Saint Jonah played a crucial role in the spiritual renewal of the Church. As Metropolitan, he labored for the reform of church life and the moral revival of the people. Known as a peacemaker, he sought reconciliation among the Russian lands and contributed significantly to the consolidation of ecclesiastical independence.
Saint Philip (†1569)
Saint Philip stands as a powerful example of moral courage and fidelity to the Gospel. Fearlessly opposing injustice, corruption, and tyranny, he publicly rebuked lawlessness even at the cost of his own life. Exiled and ultimately martyred for his uncompromising stance, he is honored as a confessor and martyr of the Church.
Together, these holy hierarchs form a spiritual foundation for the Russian Orthodox Church. Their lives of faith, sacrifice, and pastoral love continue to inspire believers, calling them to steadfast devotion to God, truth, and righteousness.
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Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.
- Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
- Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
- Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
- Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
- Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal
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• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
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The names of these saints in different languages⬅️
- Chinese (Simplified): 莫斯科四位圣都主教——圣彼得、圣阿列克修、圣约拿和圣斐理伯
- Czech: Čtyři svatí metropolité moskevští — svatí Petr, Alexij, Jonáš a Filip
- Danish: De fire hellige metropolitter af Moskva — de hellige Peter, Alexius, Jonas og Filip
- Dutch: De vier heilige metropolieten van Moskou — heiligen Petrus, Alexius, Jona en Filippus
- English: The Four Holy Metropolitans of Moscow — Saints Peter, Alexius, Jonah, and Philip
- Estonian: Moskva neli püha metropoliiti — pühad Peeter, Aleksius, Joona ja Filippus
- Finnish: Moskovan neljä pyhää metropoliittaa — pyhät Pietari, Aleksi, Joona ja Filippus
- French: Les quatre saints métropolites de Moscou — saints Pierre, Alexis, Jonas et Philippe
- German: Die vier heiligen Metropoliten von Moskau — die Heiligen Peter, Alexius, Jona und Philipp
- Greek: Οι τέσσερις άγιοι μητροπολίτες της Μόσχας — Άγιοι Πέτρος, Αλέξιος, Ιωνάς και Φίλιππος
- Italian: I quattro santi metropoliti di Mosca — santi Pietro, Alessio, Giona e Filippo
- Japanese: モスクワの四大聖府主教――聖ペトル、聖アレクシイ、聖ヨナ、聖フィリップ
- Latvian: Četri svētie Maskavas metropolīti — svētie Pēteris, Aleksijs, Jona un Filips
- Lithuanian: Keturi šventieji Maskvos metropolitai — šventieji Petras, Aleksijus, Jona ir Pilypas
- Norwegian: De fire hellige metropolittene av Moskva — de hellige Peter, Alexius, Jonas og Filip
- Polish: Czterej święci metropolici moskiewscy — święci Piotr, Aleksy, Jonasz i Filip
- Portuguese: Os quatro santos metropolitanos de Moscou — Santos Pedro, Alexius, Jonas e Filipe
- Romanian: Cei patru sfinți mitropoliți ai Moscovei — Sfinții Petru, Alexie, Iona și Filip
- Russian: Четыре святителя Московских — святые Петр, Алексий, Иона и Филипп
- Serbian: Четири света митрополита московска — свети Петар, Алексије, Јона и Филип
- Slovak: Štyria svätí metropoliti moskovskí — svätí Peter, Alexij, Jonáš a Filip
- Slovenian: Štirje sveti moskovski metropoliti — sveti Peter, Aleksej, Jona in Filip
- Spanish: Los cuatro santos metropolitanos de Moscú — santos Pedro, Alexis, Jonás y Felipe
- Swedish: De fyra heliga metropoliterna av Moskva — heliga Peter, Alexius, Jonas och Filip
- Ukrainian: Чотири святителі Московські — святі Петро, Алексій, Йона та Филип
