Museum of Russian Icons Summer 2018 Newsletter MoRI_Summer_2018 web | Page 3

Mini-Exhibit
From the Vault: Elijah the Great
Prophet
This mini-exhibit, on view through September 2, 2018,
uses rarely seen icons from the Museum’s collection to
explore the mythological figure of the Prophet Elijah. As
one of the most prolific and enigmatic of the prophets,
Elijah is celebrated in each of the major monotheistic
religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The Great
Prophet took on the roles of the Greek god Helios and the
Slavic god Perun, both strongly associated with the sun,
as those peoples converted to Christianity. This connection is evidenced in the way
Elijah is portrayed in iconography and in the traditions surrounding his Christian
festivals, as compared to those of Helios and Perun.
Shop News
Summer Clearance Sale Tuesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 29
Help the Museum Shop clear some shelves to make room for new and exciting
product lines. Sale prices range from 30-75% off, and discounted items include
themed gifts from past exhibitions, amber jewelry, stationery, and pocket tokens
and charms.
Gift Selections from
the Icons of the
Hellenic World
Exhibition
A concept originating
in Classical Antiq