The Princess Elizabeth Feodorovna was born in 1864. She was the granddaughter of the Queen of England, Victoria, and of Ludwig IV, the Grand Duke of Hesse. Her benevolent, compassionate, and pure soul was evident from her first years. She treated all...

At the age of nineteen, Saint Seraphim entered the monastery of Sarov, where he showed his obedience, self-discipline, and humility. He devoted himself to solitary prayer in the forest. He returned to the monastery after fifteen years of living in the...

The Icon of Extreme Humility, also known as the icon of Jesus Christ “The King of Glory,” is from Mount Athos in the 13th century AD. It depicts Jesus Christ standing naked in an open sarcophagus. It is clear that the Holy Passion has already...

The Icon of the Vaioforos, or the Entry into Jerusalem, depicts Jesus as He arrives in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The city of Jerusalem is shown on the right side of the icon and features a domed Temple. To the left of Jerusalem is the Mount of Olives,...

The Crucifixion is one of the icons that make up the Twelve Feasts. Jesus Christ was crucified in AD 30 or AD 33 after being sentenced to be scourged, then put to death by Roman executioners. One of the sayings of the cross is: “It is...

The Crucifixion is one of the icons that make up the Twelve Feasts. Jesus Christ was crucified in AD 30 or AD 33 after being sentenced to be scourged then put to death by Roman executioners. The scenes are: The entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), The...

The Crucifixion is one of the icons that make up the Twelve Feasts. In this rendering, the Archangels and the Virgin Mary surround the central icon. Jesus Christ was crucified in AD 30 or AD 33 after being sentenced to be scourged, then put to death by...

The Crucifixion is one of the icons that form the basis of the Twelve Feasts. The blessing cross is engraved in hardwood with the Crucifixion The wood is cured birch and is wall-mounted Faithful recreations of originals with religious...

Click here to buy on Lulu.com “Christmas Tales by Alexandros Papadiamantis” presents three evocative stories translated and adapted by Elena Crociani — transporting readers into the rustic villages and wintry seas of 19th-century...

Saints Constantine (Konstantinos) and Helen (Eleni), also referred to as Equal-to-the Apostles, are key figures in the expansion of Christianity during the 4th century. Emperor Constantine was the son of Constantine Chlorus and Helen, and served as the...

Also known as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Egypt. She had a vision of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. With this vision she began to preach the word of God. Frightened that she would convert people to Christianity, the Emperor ordered Catherine...

Saint Demetrios, or Demetrios of Thessaloniki, is a Great-martyr and amongst the most popular Orthodox Christian saints. Saint Demetrios belonged to a noble family, which allowed him to rise the ranks in the Roman military, despite being a Christian in a...