"At that time, Jesus went out with his disciples across the brook Kedron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Judas, his betrayer, also knew the place, because Jesus had often gathered there with his disciples. So Judas,...

This unique 18th century Russian icon depicts the Lord alone on the Cross, outside the city of Jerusalem (here, with characteristic Slavic architecture). The sun and moon are shown as darkened or red, according to the Gospels’ narrative.  As...

The title of this icon, which is written in Slavonic across the top, comes from the Canon of Holy Saturday: Do not weep for me, Mother, as you see Me entombed: the Son conceived seedlessly in your womb. For I shall arise and be glorified, and I shall...

This unique Russian icon depicts a triumphal Cross of Christ surrounded by saints and angels. Painted in the 19th century Russian Academic style, this icon depicts in realistic form and vivid color the gathering of the faithful around the instrument of...

This beautiful icon depicts Christ’s Crucifixion on Holy Friday. Painted by the Italian master Giotto c. 1315, this classic Western icon movingly depicts the emotions and power of this pivotal event in human history and the culmination of...

Palm Sunday is the celebration of Christ's triumphal entry into the royal city of Jerusalem. Riding on a young donkey, he was met by a massive crowd who publicly hailed Him as king. They waved palm branches and laid their cloaks on the road before Him...

Our Lord is depicted at His trial, stripped of His clothes and beaten, hands tied, wearing the crown of thorns and holding the reed in His hand. This icon is also known as "Extreme Humility." This icon of Christ is used during the first three days of...

Jesus Christ is removed from the cross. Mary Magdalene and the other Myrhh bearing women hold his hand in this moment of sadness and reflection. Angels weep and look on at the death of our Lord. A twilight sky sets a reflective tone in this image.

This 15th century icon shows Christ with his Apostles, who are talking amongst themselves in shock at the revelation that one of them would betray Christ. Judas, the betrayer, is seen reaching his hand into a bowl as the Gospel says. At this Passover...

This 14th century fresco shows Jesus Christ being cradled by the Theotokos and Joseph of Arimathea as he is removed from the cross. Mary Magdalene and the other Myrhh bearing women hold his hand in this moment of sadness and reflection. Angels...

This beautiful icon of the Crucifixion depicts Christ’s Passion within the context of several other important Scriptural events. At the left, an icon depicts the Hospitality of Abraham (Holy Trinity). At the right, the beheading of John the...

This beautiful mosaic icon of the Crucifixion of Christ captures the humility and glory of the culmination of Holy Friday.  In this mosaic, the Lord is crucified in the presence of the Theotokos (Blessed Virgin Mary) and St. John the beloved...

This beautiful mosaic icon of the Crucifixion of Christ captures the humility and glory of the culmination of Holy Friday. The original is from the Basilica San Clemente in Rome and was constructed in the 12th Century. It is a unique representation of...

This stunning icon of the Mystical Supper captures the beauty and emotion of Christ’s Last Supper with His disciples before His betrayal.  Painted by an anonymous 13th century iconographer, it depicts the emotions and glory of Christ's Last...

In this unique Russian icon of the Crucifixion, we also have a window into Hades below the earth. Here, the righteous of the Old Testament are looking up with anticipation, as Christ is about to descend into Hades and set them free from their eternal...

This unique historical Russian icon of the Crucifixion presents all of the drama and glory of Christ’s sacrifice and victory. The anonymous iconographer includes the Theotokos and St. John the Beloved Disciple watching the dying of the Master...

In this historic Russian icon, Christ's victorious death is represented in the center, surrounded by related scenes from Holy Week and His life. Multiple events occurring in earth, heaven, and hell on Holy Friday and Saturday are captured in vivid color...

This Russian icon depicts the scene at the Lord’s crucifixion on Holy Friday. The two thieves are shown crucified with him. Christ’s most faithful disciples are with him, as the Gospel tells: his Mother, John, Martha, and Mary. Saint Longinus the...

This 11th century multi-part icon from Constantinople depicts the major events of Holy Friday. From the upper left corner: Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, the kiss of Judas, St. Peter's denial, Christ on the cross, and the descent...

In this 12th century Greek icon, we see Christ extending his hand to his beloved friend Lazarus, who comes out of his tomb after being dead for four days. This miraculous event happened just before Palm Sunday. By this action, Christ displayed his...

Christ is crucified, and below the Cross stand the Theotokos and St. John. Around the border are a number of saints, including John the Baptist, Apostles Peter and Paul, Basil the Great, John Chrysostom, Gregory the Theologian, Great Martyrs George and...

This historic icon depicts the Burial of Christ. In moving form and vivid color, the anonymous 14th century iconographer records the last embrace of Christ’s body by the Theotokos and the weeping of his disciples before his burial. After the...

This historic Byzantine icon of the Washing of the Feet is from a 19th century Greek original.  The Washing of the Feet occurred in John's Gospel (13:2-17) at the Last Supper before the Lord’s Passion. In this event, he as the Master washes...

Flanked by Roman soldiers, Christ carries the Cross out of the city to the place of his crucifixion on Golgotha. This icon was painted by Nicolaos Tzafouris in the late 15th century at Candia (Iraklion) in Crete. Notably, the soldier walking ahead of...

This beautiful 15th century Byzantine icon depicts the emotional image of the Descent from the Cross. Carefully lowering the beloved Saviour’s body from His instrument of death, Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus prepare to bury him. The...

Palm Sunday is the celebration of Christ's triumphal entry into the royal city of Jerusalem. Riding on a young donkey, he was met by a massive crowd who publicly hailed Him as king. They waved palm branches and laid their cloaks on the road before Him...

This event is recorded in all four of the Gospels. At the time of the Passover, shortly after the Entry into Jerusalem, the Lord entered into the Temple and drove out the merchants who had turned the House of God into a den of thieves.

Palm Sunday is the celebration of Christ's triumphal entry into the royal city of Jerusalem. Riding on a young donkey, he was met by a massive crowd who publicly hailed Him as king. They waved palm branches and laid their cloaks on the road before Him...

"But Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned him saying, ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ Jesus said to him, ‘You say so.’ And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders he made no answer. Then...

This historic Russian icon depicts the Crucifixion of Christ as a panorama of people and events associated both with the Gospel account as well as the time and place of its origin. It depicts the Crucifixion occurring outside a stylized city of Jerusalem...

"And when they had mocked him they took off the purple and dressed him in his own clothes and led him out to crucify him. And they forced Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. And...

This historic icon depicts Christ on Holy Friday as He prepares to leave his trial and travel to the Cross. Painted on the Holy Mountain (Mount Athos), it captures the glory and humility of “the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world...

In this 12th century icon from the Sinai region, we see Christ extending his hand to his beloved friend Lazarus, who comes out of his tomb after being dead for four days. This miraculous event happened just before Palm Sunday. By this action, Christ...

Palm Sunday is the celebration of Christ's triumphal entry into the royal city of Jerusalem. Riding on a young donkey, he was met by a massive crowd who publicly hailed Him as king. They waved palm branches and laid their cloaks on the road before Him...

"Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane and said to the disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray.’ And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee he began to grow sorrowful and distressed. Then Jesus said to...

Individual Icons Also Available Here 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...

This rare icon illustrates the Lord's words, "I am the Vine." He is enthroned on a church altar, with grapevines springing forth from the throne. He squeezes the grapes into the chalice of his Blood, which stands on the altar. Two priests are seen...

Set of Icons 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...

This unique icon of the Washing of the Feet is from the 10th century Bamberg Psalter. It is a glorious depiction from St. John's Gospel (13:1-17) of Christ washing the feet of his disciples on the night of the Last Supper and his imminent betrayal...

This unique icon of Christ's Entry into Jerusalem is from the 10th century Bamberg Psalter. It is a beautiful depiction of the Gospel accounts of Christ's celebrated and prophesied entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week. The anonymous...