The Art of the Icon

The Virgin Mary Portaitissa, or Panagia Portaitissa, is a miraculous icon accredited to Saint Luke the Evangelist. Icons depicting the Panagia Portaitissa are the most famous icons of the Theotokos,...

Also referred to as Virgin Mary of the Seven Sorrows, the swords aimed at Mary’s heart symbolize the pain she felt watching her Son during the time of his crucifixion. Traditionally, the seven...

The icon of the Virgin Mary of Jerusalem, also known as the Panagia Ierosolymitissa, is amongst the most popular icons of the Virgin Mary. The icon can be found in Jerusalem overlooking the Sepulcher...

Archangel Gabriel was the holy messenger sent to inform Zechariah of the birth of John the Baptist. He is further associated with the Annunciation, the event in which Archangel Gabriel visits the...

Archangel Michael is one of the most celebrated of the Angels; chief of the Heavenly Hosts. Archangels are messengers of wondrous tidings. They reveal prophecies and the mysteries of the faith,...

The Princess Elizabeth Feodorovna was born in 1864. She was the granddaughter of the Queen of England, Victoria, and of Ludwig IV, the Grand Duke of Hesse. Her benevolent, compassionate, and pure...

At the age of nineteen, Saint Seraphim entered the monastery of Sarov, where he showed his obedience, self-discipline, and humility. He devoted himself to solitary prayer in the forest. He returned...

The Icon of Extreme Humility, also known as the icon of Jesus Christ “The King of Glory,” is from Mount Athos in the 13th century AD. It depicts Jesus Christ standing naked in an open...

The Icon of the Vaioforos, or the Entry into Jerusalem, depicts Jesus as He arrives in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The city of Jerusalem is shown on the right side of the icon and features a domed...

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...

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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...