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“The gold of the temple is not for wealth, but to remind of the light of the Kingdom of God” The tetrapod stands in the center of the temple in front of the iconostasis, where the faithful honor the icon of the feast. This tetrapod is handmade from alder and is almost entirely decorated with gold l..

“Gold on the carving of the altar sacrificial table like the reflection of candles burning here during each Liturgy” The sacrificial table, or proscomidia table, stands in the altar, where the priest performs the proscomidia: the preparation of bread and wine for the Divine Liturgy. This sacrificia..

“The throne that shines with gold reminds us of the Heavenly Throne”The gilded throne with twisted columns is completely covered in gold, from the profiled base to the edge of the tabletop. Spiral columns rise at the corners, and the walls are filled with openwork frames featuring narrative reliefs,..

The light of gold on the altar reminds us of the everlasting Light that is among us. The gilded tabernacle made of alder is handcrafted for the respectful storage of the Holy Gifts in the altar. The wooden structure made of alder is complemented by gilding, and the color of the product is agreed up..

“Gold on a cherry background burns like a candle in the hands of a community praying together”For the church in the village of Myrolyubivka, the workshop Pivtorak & Company created an iconostasis, where the gilding covers almost all the carvings. The frame and the filigree are made of alder, the..

A small temple on the altar of a great temple, a house for Him who holds the world in His palm. The gilded tabernacle-temple is designed in the shape of a church with five domes topped with crosses. On the doors is a relief image of Christ the Almighty, while twisted columns and carved ornamentatio..

The oak does not require embellishments: its strength and simplicity become a tribute to the Holy. The handcrafted oak tabernacle is designed for storing the Holy Gifts on the altar of the church. The product is made from oak wood without gilding, so the main decoration remains the natural texture ..

Where the Holy Gifts are stored, there the tree becomes part of the prayer. The handmade tabernacle for churches and monasteries is a piece of church utensils designed to store the Holy Gifts in the altar. The product is made from alder or oak wood in two sizes: 55x55x105 cm and 75x75x120 cm. The c..

Under the wing of the Archangel, the home and temple stand in peace and under protection. The icon of Archangel Michael is made using the technique of relief carving on alder wood with gilding in leaf gold (mirror foil). Its dimensions are 85 cm in height, 60 cm in width, and 3.5 cm in thickness, m..

“The trident and the cross in one gate — faith and native land, standing side by side before the altar”This iconostasis was made by Pivtorak & Company for the church in the village of Lisky. It is crafted from alder without gilding on the carving: the attention is drawn to the deep relief, the w..

“The Word of God placed on the lectern becomes closer to everyone who prays” The lectern is a high table with a slanted top surface, on which the Gospel, cross, or icon is placed in the temple, as well as liturgical books for reading. This lectern is handmade from alder and decorated with gold leaf..

The carved scenes of the Holy Scriptures surround the One to whom each of them testifies. The oak tabernacle-temple is made in the shape of a church with five domes crowned with crosses. Its edges are adorned with multi-figure carved reliefs on gospel themes, while twisted columns, acanthus ornamen..

“When the altar and the iconostasis speak the same language of carving, the altar becomes whole”The altar and iconostasis set made of oak is created as a single ensemble for the altar: both pieces feature common twisted columns, floral ornamentation, and the same natural color of the wood. The altar..

“The oak grows for centuries to serve the temple even longer” The tetrapod stands before the iconostasis as a place where the community honors the icon of the feast. This tetrapod is handcrafted from oak, and its carvings are complemented by gilding with mirror gold leaf. The natural texture of the..

Fourteen stops to walk the path of love step by step. The Stations of the Cross is a set of 14 stations depicting Christ's path to Golgotha and helping the faithful in prayerful reflection on His sufferings. Each station combines a relief carving in alder wood, gilding with gold leaf (mirror gold),..

The path that leads through the Cross ends in the light of the empty tomb. The Stations of the Cross consist of 15 stations made of carved alder wood icons, each framed in oak. In addition to the traditional fourteen stations, the set includes a fifteenth dedicated to the Resurrection, so that pray..

I am the vine, and you are the branches: these words come to life in the carving that wraps around each column. The altar-ciborium made of alder is designed in the shape of a church with five domes crowned with octagonal crosses. The doors feature a gilded relief image of Christ the Almighty with t..

Jesus Christ conquers: these words above the Chalice sound like a quiet sermon before every Liturgy. The tabernacle-temple with the Eucharistic Chalice is made of alder wood in the shape of a church with five domes topped with crosses. The doors are carved with a Chalice bearing the seal of IС ХС Н..

“White is the color of Resurrection, gold is the light that never fades”The white altar and iconostasis set made of alder with gilding is created for bright, festively decorated altars. The white covering of the base emphasizes the golden carvings: twisted columns, openwork frames, a frieze under th..

“The cross in the center of each door reminds us whose Sacrifice is being prepared on this altar” The proscomidia table, or altar table, stands in the altar, where the priest performs the proscomidia: the preparation of bread and wine for the Divine Liturgy. This proscomidia table is handmade from ..