In London, Nikolay Konstantinovich paints Nicholas of Mozhaysk, referring to the image of one of the most revered saints in Russia. It was the year 1920. How the artist imagined Russia, who had left Petersburg in January 1918? He could only pray for the Motherland and remember that it has its holy patrons.

“Nicholas the Merciful! You are a miracle worker! You are mighty! You are a militant saint!

You are a winner of hearts! You are the leader of true thoughts! You know the powers of the earth! You are the keeper of the sword! You are a defender of cities! You see the truth! O Lord, do you hear my prayers?”

(N.K. Roerich. A Dream.)