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...

In this lovely little gift book you'll discover 28 stunning icons in full-color by Sr. Faith Riccio, along with Scriptures to accompany them, inspirational texts from various persons of faith, and short descriptions of what is being pictured. An...

Discover how icons can become part of your own life of prayer. Encounter twelve of the world’s most significant Orthodox icons with one of today’s best-loved spiritual writers as your guide. “The Open Door provides an open window into...

A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to Russian icons  Religious icons have been at the spiritual heart of the Christian East for nearly two thousand years. Their mysterious, peaceful quality and almost magnetic power can stop us...

Known as Eleusa or "Tenderness," the icon depicts the Christ Child embracing Mary, with his cheek against hers, gazing at her. She is portrayed looking outward with a solemn, sorrowful gaze, anticipating her son's suffering. The second prototype is...

Hand painted icon on canvas of Theotokos Hodegetria on natural wood. The icon is delivered in a wooden box. This icon was for many years in the Catholikon of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi. In 1730, however, it suddenly disappeared from its...

Hand painted icon of Saint Helen, made in Mount Athos, on natural wood with two braids on its back side. The icon is delivered in a wooden box. Saint Helen, mother of Saint Constantine, dedicated her life to charity and the spread of Christian teaching...

Hand painted icon of Saint Elisavet made in Mount Athos, on natural wood. The icon is delivered in a wooden box.   Saint Elisavet was born in Iraklia, Thrace, and lived in the 5th century AD. At a young age, she went to Constantinople, where she...

Hand painted icon of Saint Chrysanthi made in Mount Athos, on natural wood. The icon is delivered in a wooden box. There is not much information about the life of Saint Chrysanthi. According to some sources, she is said to be the husband of St...

Hand painted icon of the Raise of the Holy Cross made on Mount Athos, on natural wood. The icon is delivered in a wooden box.Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm. The Holy Cross was found by Saint Helen in Jerusalem, as she was led to it by an aromatic plant...

Hand painted icon of Saint Ephraim of Katounakia, made in Mount Athos, on natural wood with two braids on its back side. The icon is delivered in a wooden box. Saint Ephraim of Katounakia was born in 1912, at the village Ampelohori in Theva. In 1933 the...

Hand painted icon of the Raise of Saint Pelagia made on Mount Athos, on natural wood. The icon is delivered in a wooden box. Saint Pelagia was born in 1752 AD in the village of Kampos in the island of Tinos. At the age of 15 she joined a Monastery as a...