ST. NICETAS STYLITES OF PERESLAVL: PECULIARITIES OF WORSHIP AND ICONOGRAPHY OF THE ALL-RUSSIAN SAINT AT THE END OF 15 <sup>th</sup> - 16 <sup>th</sup> cent
The paper shows the development process of the early iconography of St. Nicetas of Pereslavl in the context of his canonization in 15—16 <sup>th</sup> centuries. The author examines extant works of the embroidery and icons, using the hagiography data and others sources.