Religious icons

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…

Unusual Icons of Saints That Few Know About. Find out about it in our monastery blog. We have been writing about Christianity, church history, church products and crafts, the lives of the great ascetics, etc.

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Welcome to my small art studio! This Christian Orthodox Icon of the Jesus Christ Pantocrator is made to order - It will be painted special for you with great attention to every detail in the authentic Byzantine art technique. It can be an original and valuable gift for special Christian occasions such as first communion, baptism, marriage, etc. or it can be a wonderful sacred piece of art in your home prayer corner. * Made to order * Time for painting: 2-4 weeks * Size - you can choose which…

Jerusalem, A.D. 33. Ecclesiam reports. I've just been reading "The Dictator Apostle" by Marcus Antonius, alias the historian Henry the Sire-enian, who is very critical of Jorgas Iscarglio, one of the 12 Apostles. Many people, notably St Stephen of Walford, keeper of the piano keys, would claim that Iscarglio, as an apostle, is beyond criticism. After all, he was appointed by Jesus Himself and given authority to cast out evil spirits (e.g. Jesuits) and to cure diseases. However, the reality…

Articole din Ingeri, Arhangheli si Maestrii Inaltati scrise de vindecaviata

The Icon of the Mother of God “Of the Sign”, depicts the Most Holy Theotokos with prayerfully uplifted hands, and the Divine Infant is at Her bosom in a mandorla (or sphere). This depiction of the Mother of God is regarded as one of the very first of Her iconographic images. In the…

HAND PAINTED BYZANTINE ICON OF JESUS CHRIST ON WOOD WITH GOLD LEAF 24 KARAT The icon image is hand painted with egg tempera and varnish layer ensuring waterproofing. It reflects our real belief in our religious tradition. It is carefully worked according to the style and the criteria required by the Cretan School of Mount Athos, prepared by an iconographer without other costs incurred, therefore the price contains no trading profit. The icon is made to order. Needs 7-20 days to be completed…

The Life of Saint Marina the Great Martyr ( July 17) - ORTHOGNOSIA

“Mary was seen clothed with the sun that we may know that she is like the sun which, although one, illumines and warms each man as if it had been created by God for him alone, for there is no one...