Saint George, Victory-Bearer, born to Christian parents in Cappadocia Saint George joined the Roman army as a young man and became a talented soldier, valiant in battle. He rose in the ranks of the military, but the pagan government was uneasy that a...

Saint Kyriaki, also known as Kyriaki the Great Martyr, was born on a Sunday to a wealthy and devout Christian family; thus, lending to her name being Kyriaki (or Sunday in English) after the Lord’s Day. According to tradition, Kyriaki was devoted...

The icon of the Virgin Mary Enthroned, or Panagia Enthroned, is a Byzantine-style icon depicting the Virgin Mary sitting upon a throne. On her lap, she holds the infant Jesus, as is common for Byzantine-style icons of the Virgin Mary. Both the Virgin...

The Virgin Mary Keharitomene, or Theotokos Kecharitomene, references the Virgin Mary as being the “most highly favoured” and the “Mother of God, full of grace.” The Virgin Mary was chosen by God to carry His Son on earth; thus,...

The depiction of Christ as Pantocrator is an icon from the 16th century. Christ Pantocrator is displayed over the central dome of all the Byzantine churches. In this version of the icon, Jesus Christ is depicted with a strict look but expressing the love...

Born 5-6 BC to elderly parents, his mother, Elizabeth, was unable to have children become pregnant at the same time as the Virgin Mary, the two women being cousins. At this time the King of the birthplace of Christ issued an order for all male children...

The Virgin Mary Perpetual Help, or Our Lady of Perpetual Help, is a common Byzantine-era icon of the Theotokos, popularized by the Roman Catholic Church. According to tradition, the icon is from the Keira Kardiotissas Monastery, but has been housed in...

One of Jesus’ first disciples in present-day Israel, Saint Peter, was fishing when he encountered Jesus for the first time. After hours of fishing, his nets were empty when Christ told him to cast his net on the other side of the boat. Suddenly,...

Icon of the Virgin Mary, or Theotokos, are the most popular icons, second only to those depicting our Lord Jesus Christ. In this icon, the Virgin Mary is depicted holding Jesus, with her head leading toward His, symbolizing the Theotokos guiding the...

Saint Stephen, also known as Saint Stefanos or Apostle Stephen the Protomartyr, is recognized as the first martyr by the Orthodox Church. According to tradition, Saint Stephen was a Hellenistic Jew and early convert to Christianity, and was amongst the...

The most preferred translation of Pantocrator is “Almighty” or “All-powerful”. In this understanding, it is often understood in terms of potential power i.e. ability to do anything. Christ Pantocrator signifies Jesus in his glory...

Saint Timotheos, also known as Apostle Timothy or Saint Timothy, was a companion of Saint Paul’s, often accompanying him on his travels. According to tradition, Saint Timotheos’ father was Greek, and his mother and grandmother – Eunice...