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 the...

Also known as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Egypt. She had a vision of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. With this vision she began to preach the word of God. Frightened that she would convert people to Christianity, the Emperor ordered Catherine...

The Virgin Mary Pantanassa, also referred to as Panagia Pantanassa, can be found at the Monastery of Vatopedi in Mount Athos, Greece. The original icon is considered to be a miracle-working icon and was blessed by Elder Joseph of Nea Skete. The icon has...

A popular Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint and hero, Saint Christopher is a martyr and the Patron Saint of children and travelers. Saint Christopher is also known as Saint Christoforos in the Greek Orthodox Church. According to tradition, Saint...

The Icon of the Holy Family depicts the Virgin Mary, a young Jesus, and Saint Joseph embracing together in a family-style portrait. The icon exists in both the Orthodox and Catholic faiths, but is more popular in Catholic iconography. Notably, icons and...

Saint Demetrios, or Demetrios of Thessaloniki, is a Great-martyr and amongst the most popular Orthodox Christian saints. Saint Demetrios belonged to a noble family, which allowed him to rise the ranks in the Roman military, despite being a Christian in a...

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...

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...

This Icon is the depiction of the last meal Jesus eats with his disciples before his betrayal and arrest. The Last Supper is the basis for the Eucharist (from the Greek Eucharist for “thanksgiving”) known as holy communion or the Lord’s...

The Crucifixion is one of the icons that make up the Twelve Feasts. Jesus Christ was crucified in AD 30 or AD 33 after being sentenced to be scourged, then put to death by Roman executioners. One of the sayings of the cross is: “It is...

After the Resurrection, the Myrrh-bearing Women met the risen Christ outside his tomb.

The Stations of the Cross is a powerful Western Christian devotion used during Lent and Holy Week. Also called "The Way of the Cross" (or in Latin, Via Crucis), it follows the journey of Christ from His condemnation by Pilate to His death. The set...