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Orthodox Nun (Православная монахиня). Orthodox monks and nuns lead identical spiritual lives, living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Orthodox monastics do not have "orders" as in the Catholic Church. This elegant nun was carved with her hands clasped before her and holding prayer beads and a cross. On her head is a black "apostolnik" (veil) with a gold cross. She wears an "epanokamelavkion" (long stole) over her full-length inner rasa.
Finely carved and painted in 1996 in Sergiev-Posad. Signed by the artist. Bit of wear to black paint, otherwise fine. 10¼" in height. 1 only.
