Icons

Painted in the 1960s, this icon of the unwed Virgin is said to be the only one in which she is depicted in white, representing purity and virginity. It is currently held in the Church of Saint Mary...

This late 3rd century fresco is from the Catacombs of Priscilla in Rome. It is an allegorical icon, depicting a shepherd carrying a sheep on his shoulders. Two other sheep look up to him, and in...

Saint Nikephoros born in Greece in 1887. He suffered from leprosy and was sent to live in a leper colony at age 13. He joined the monastery of Chios in 1916 at age 24. He bore his ailment and its...

After six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them, and his garments became glistening, intensely...

The feast of All Saints is commemorated on the Sunday After Pentecost by Eastern Christians and November 1 by Western Christians. Symbolism Circle — Christ enthroned in glory, with the Theotokos...

This 17th century icon from Crete features Christ Pantocrator (Almighty) in the center, with the Theotokos Virgin Mary and John the Baptist on either side. These holiest of saints are always...

This Legacy Learning Icon Card features the icon of the Entrance of the Theotokos Into the Temple. The description on the back explains the meaning of the icon and the feast, and how it may inspire...

Saint Chloe was a citizen of Corinth and a co-worker of the Apostle Paul. She was concerned about divisions forming within the Church of that city, and she rushed to Ephesus to ask Saint Paul for...

Saint Polycarp was a disciple of Saint John the Theologian, the apostle and author of the New Testament books of John and Revelation. He was ordained by Saint John as the fifth bishop of Smyrna in...

Saint Sebastian (Dabovich) was born the son of Serbian immigrants in San Francisco, California, in 1863. He studied theology in Kiev and Saint Petersburg, where he was tonsured a monk and ordained a...

This historic Russian icon depicts the Theotokos and Christ within the Allegory/Symbol of her as the Burning Bush. Mother and Child are surrounded by Representations of

Elijah (or in Greek, Elias) lived under the rule of Ahab, “who did evil before the Lord, more than all who were before him” (3 Kgd. 16:38). Through Elijah, God gave the world a voice of justice in...

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...

Saint Katherine (also spelled Catherine) is celebrated as a Great Martyr of the Orthodox Church. She suffered greatly for her faith in Christ in the year 305 at the hands of Maximinus of Alexandria...

Saint Tryphon (or Trypho) was from Lampsacus (modern Lapseki). He tended geese and was filled with the Holy Spirit, able to work powerful miracles of healing and exorcism. He became a bold preacher...

This icon features the three Patriarchs of Israel: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are commemorated on the Sunday of the Forefathers, two Sundays before Christmas. The ancient icon comes from the...

This Legacy Learning Icon Card features the icon of the Nativity of the Theotokos. The description on the back explains the meaning of the icon and the feast, and how it may inspire us in our faith...

John the Evangelist did not only author a Gospel, but was a much-beloved Apostle and minister of Jesus. He and his brother James were both fishermen and both called by Jesus at the same time and...

This breathtaking icon features the major saint(s) commemorated each day, for every day of the year. With nearly 1000 saints featured, you will be astonished when you see it. The centerpiece is the...

This icon depicts the many saints who shone forth at Mount Sinai and in the surrounding desert. Saint Catherine, the patron of the monastery at Mount Sinai, stands at the center of the fathers at...

The Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the Twelve Apostles and the brother of the Apostle James Alphaeus. He was a tax collector for Rome, but followed Jesus when he heard...

This powerful icon was painted by master iconographer Saint Andrei Rublev at the beginning of the 15th century. It was the central icon of the Deësis (Supplication) row of the iconostasis of the...

This beautiful example of Western iconography is a manuscript illumination by Haregarius of Tours (France), dating from about the year 850. Christ is enthroned in the center, surrounded by the four...

With this set, you will receive the icons of the three Great Feasts of the spring season (autumn in the southern hemisphere): Annunciation, Palm Sunday, and Pascha. For those who desire to purchase...

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...

This depiction of the Throne of God is often found in icons of the Last Judgment, but can also be seen by itself in a simplified form, as in this icon. The blue circle surrounding the Throne is...

For a stunning full-size or scaled replica of this icon, visit The Mount Sinai Collection by Legacy Icons. A portion of every sale is given to support the holy work of Saint Catherine's Monastery...

Saint Nina (also spelled Nino or Nune) was born in Cappadocia about the year 280. She was a relative of Saint George. Her parents sold their possessions, moved to Jerusalem, and entered the...

  Both Apostles, being chosen by our Lord, were instrumental in the establishment and growth of the early Church through their boldness, spiritual strength, and wisdom. Thus they are recognized as...

As recorded in Matthew 26, a few days before Christ's death, a harlot came and anointed his feet with expensive ointment and wept for her sins. When they saw this, the disciples and especially...

  St. James, the brother of St. John the Evangelist, was with his brother among the second of the Apostles to be called to Jesus. With John as well, James was given the surname "Boanerges," Sons of...

The Apostle Jude (also known as Thaddeus, Lebbaeus, and Barsabas), was one of the twelve Apostles. He was also Jesus' half-brother, the son of Saint Joseph the Betrothed by his first wife. Saint...

With this set, you will receive the icons of the three Great Feasts of the winter season (summer in the southern hemisphere): Nativity of Christ (Christmas), Theophany (Epiphany), and the...

Saint Vladimir was the grandson of Saint Olga, who became a Christian at Constantinople. Vladimir's father Svyatoslav divided his kingdom among his three sons. Vladimir, at that time a fierce...

John the Evangelist did not only author a Gospel, but was a much-beloved Apostle and minister of Jesus. He and his brother James were both fishermen and both ca

This icon features the Most Holy Theotokos sitting on a glorious throne. As the Birthgiver of God, she holds the young Christ Child in her lap as He gives a gesture of blessing. On either side of...

One of the most renowned women saints of the early church is the virgin martyr Lucy (or Lucia). This wonderful saint was born in Syracuse, Sicily in the year 283 AD to wealthy parents. She was raised...

St. Jude is another Apostle whose role in Jesus’ ministry is not elaborated on in scripture.  When he is named among the Apostles, he is also called Thaddeus or Lebbaeus. It is not known how he was...

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...

This incredible Russian icon is a stylized map of Jerusalem and the surrounding countryside, featuring numerous Old and New Testament scenes as well as famous saints who lived near Jerusalem...