The Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Massachusetts is presenting an extraordinary collection of icons and holiday events from December 1 through January 9, 2010 to mark the Feast of St. Nicholas and Orthodox Christmas.
The exhibit places 11 St. Nicholas icons together in the upper South Gallery on display to the public for the first time, including the first icon acquired by museum founder Gordon Lankton in 1991.
Visitors will be able to see works spanning four centuries, with 14 others shown throughout the Museum.
St. Nicholas performed good works for the poor and oppressed. His many deeds entered the realm of myth and contribute to stories of Father Christmas, St. Nick, and Santa Claus.
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