The Holy Trinity is our fount and source of being, life, and salvation. In the Orthodox Church, worship begins and ends with the words, "Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." From Holy Scripture’s account of...

According to the fourth chapter of St. Mark’s Gospel, the disciples, terrified by the furious storm that came upon their fishing boat, called out to Jesus for help. Indeed, His powerful Word stilled the wind and the waves. Then the disciples asked...

This icon depicts Christ as the True Vine, the name He gives Himself in his final discourse in the Upper Room before his Betrayal. In John 15:5, Christ said to the gathered Apostles, "I am the Vine, you are the branches." This icon depicts this saying...

This contemporary Byzantine icon of a Guardian Angel is a glorious depiction of our unseen allies. Robed in bright robes of gold and pink, this Guardian Angel bears a cross and sword, speaking of their roles in encouragement and spiritual defense. This...

The holy Myrrhbearer and Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene was from the village of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. At some point in her life, she came under the possession of seven demons. The Lord Jesus cast the demons out (Luke 8), and Mary became...

Saint Patrick was a 5th century missionary and bishop in Ireland, and he is the foremost patron saint of that country. His feast is celebrated on March 17 by Christians all around the world. In the icon, he is vested as a bishop. He holds the Gospel in...