The Art of the Icon

The incense produced in Vatopedi Monastery is of extraordinary quality, without impurities and with aromas that last the duration of burning. Mount Athos Incense is made from combining three natural...

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 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. The...

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, also called the Archistrategos (“chief commander”) or Saint Michael, is known as the Defender of the Faith. Archangel Michael is a protector of humanity, known for...

Central Icon: The icon of the Virgin Mary Vrefokratousa, or Virgin Mary Child Holding, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus in her arms. The style of the icons follows the structure...

Central Icon: Christ Pantocrator means “Almighty” or “All-powerful”. In Iconography, Christ the Pantocrator represents a specific depiction of Christ, and this painting is one...

The Crucifixion is one of the icons that make up the Twelve Feasts. In this rendering, the Archangels and the Virgin Mary surround the central icon. Jesus Christ was crucified in AD 30 or AD 33 after...

The Crucifixion is one of the icons that form the basis of the Twelve Feasts. Size in stock:  14.1 x 8.7 inches The blessing cross is engraved in hardwood with the Crucifixion The wood is...

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...

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...

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