Orthodox christian icons

He who has acquired love endures calmly and patiently the injuries and sufferings that his enemies inflict on him. - St. Thalassios the Libyan

In Orthodox Christianity, icons are not just artwork; they are seen as windows to the divine, helping the faithful spiritually connect with the sacred. #OrthodoxIcons #Spirituality #ReligiousArt #ChristianArtStore

Spiritual vision is considered, and not without reason, as a fundamental element of this phenomenon that we call the icon. Let us take a closer look at what this vision consists of, so as to avoid confusion and misunderstandings. I would start with a series of quotations from the well-known work of…

Prayer is a key part of the Orthodox spiritual life. In this post, we show you how to set up an icon corner in your home, step by step.

Around the entrance of refectories in Orthodox monasteries, there can sometimes be seen a shocking image of a monk being crucified. The unnamed monk silently reposes on the cross, whilst around him…

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By John Sanidopoulos The main reason Orthodox Iconography is more about imitation than innovation is to prevent heretical concepts from entering the Church, since heresy can just as much be depicted in icons as written in books and proclaimed from the pulpit. One such innovation in Orthodox Iconography that began in America is the depiction of the "Holy Family", showing Christ either in the arms of both St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary, or in the arms of St. Joseph alone. While such depictions…

Orthodox Icons of Jesus Christ show us different aspects of Jesus Christ. Some show the merciful face of the Father. It is part of Orthodox Tradition to pray in front of the Icon of Jesus Christ. In this collection of icons you will find traditional and quality images of our Lord and Savior. The Monastery has identified some of the more significant Orthodox icons of Christ.