The exhibition "Russian saints. Collection Felix Komarov. 300 Icons" opened in Manezh in Moscow

The exhibition "Russian saints. Collection Felix Komarov. 300 Icons" opens at Central Manege. This was reported by the press service of the Moscow Department of Culture.

"Collection of Felix Komarov includes more than 300 works by the end of XVI - the beginning of XX century They depict Orthodox saints:. Baptist of Rus Prince Vladimir, pious princes-martyrs Boris and Gleb, St. Sergius of Radonezh, the holy fool Basil, the boy prince Demetrius and many others "- told in the press service, adding that" in the number of iconographic rarities collection has no analogues in the world. "

Until August 21 visitors will be able to participate in the tours, which will be carried out by historians and experts in the field of ancient art. In cooperation with the Moscow State Conservatory. Tchaikovsky and Moscow with the participation of male chamber choir "Castalian" will be prepared by a musical program of the day, in which the ensemble will take part, "Russian Bells".

Felix Komarov - businessman and collector, founder of the most valuable collection of Russian icons, which has more than a thousand works.