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 th centuries. The author examines extant works of the embroidery and icons, using the hagiography data and others sources.