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...

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...

Also known as Saint Luke, or Luke the Evangelist, Saint Lucas was one of the Seventy Apostles and wrote the Gospel of Luke (New Testament). Saint Lucas is credited with founding iconography and was...

A fisherman by trade, Peter, along with his brother Andreas, followed Jesus and both became His disciples. Saint Peter preached the Gospel in Judea, Antioch, Pontos, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and...

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...

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...

One of the more famous icons of the Virgin Mary Child Holding was created by Emmanuel Tzanes in 1651. Emmanuel the painter of the Renaissance and significant hagiographer from Rethymno, was a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...