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...

The Virgin Mary of Galaktotrofoussa (which means “she who feeds milk”), or the Panagia Galaktotrofoussa, is one of the rarer icons of the Theotokos. The original icon is housed on the Holy Mountain in Karyes, and is largely popular in both...

This image of the Virgin Mary is taken from an icon of the Virgin Mary with Child, also called the Panagia Pantanassa. The icon is from the monastery of Vatopaidi in Mount Athos, Greece. According to tradition, the original icon is considered to be...

Also known as the Virgin of Unfading Flower and Virgin Eternal Bloom.   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...

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...

Apostle Andreas, also known as Andrew the Apostle, Saint Andrew, or the First-Called Apostle, was an apostle of Jesus and the brother of Apostle Paul. Apostle Andreas was born in Galilee, where he worked as a fisherman before becoming a disciple of Saint...

Saint Eugenia, also known as the Righteous Nun-martyr Eugenia of Rome, was a Roman born and the daughter of Philip, the Prefect of Egypt. According to tradition, she lived in Alexandria with her noble family, where she received an upbringing suitable to...

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...

A patron saint and protector of Zakynthos, Saint Dionysios is one of the most popular saints of Orthodoxy. He received the monastic blessing at the age of 20 and was named Daniel. Two years later, he became abbot of the Strofades Monastery in Zakynthos,...