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...

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...

Saint Haralambos, also spelt Charalambos, is a Holy Martyr who lived during the second and third century AD. According to tradition, Saint Haralambos was a priest, although in Russian Orthodox tradition, he is noted to be a bishop in Magnesia, Thessaly...

The icon of the Virgin Mary Zoodochos Pigi, also called the Mother of God of the Life-giving spring, is a Greek Orthodox icon referencing the miracle of the sacred spring in Constantinople. According to tradition, Leo Marcellus – a soldier at the...

Saint Paraskevi is known as the patron saint of eyes. In this beautiful icon, you can see her holding the bowl with 2 eyes. She was known for preaching the word of God to the surrounding areas. She was arrested and, in refusing to give up Christianity,...

Also known as the Virgin of Unfading Flower. The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child on her knee. His right hand raised in blessing, holding an orb representing the world on His lap and the stem of a lily with three blooms symbolize the Holy Trinity. The...

Elias (Elijah) the Prophet, also known as Elijah, was one of the greatest and holiest prophets. He was faithful to God and, through miracles of fire and rain was able to lead people to believe in the true God. According to the Tradition of the Holy...

Saint Paisios, also known as Paisios of Mount Athos or Father Paisios of the Holy Mountain, was a monk at Mount Athos where he served as an Elder. Born in 1924 in Cappadocia, Saint Paisios was baptized by Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian. As a young child,...

Saint Mattheos, also known as Saint Matthew or Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, was a disciple of Christ. According to tradition, Mattheos was born in Galilee where he worked as a tax collector. Mattheos was called upon by Christ one day when He passed by...

Protector of the poor and weak, Saint Basil, a Father and Teacher of the Orthodox Church, grew up in Caesarea of Cappadocia to noble and wealthy parents with Christian beliefs. Known as one of the three Great Hierarchs, the great theologian occupied...

Saint Mary of Egypt, also known as Maria Aegyptiaca, was born somewhere in the Province of Egypt. During the reign of Emperor Justinian, Saint Mary spent her young years in Egypt as a passionate, greedy, and corrupted creature only desiring to satisfy...