Icons

Saint Ia Wen was a Chinese Orthodox Christian school teacher. She was martyred at the age of 56 on the night of June 10, 1900. She was among about a dozen Orthodox Christians who were slain while...

The Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John was the older cousin of our Lord. He was born miraculously of his aged parents, specially chosen by God to prepare the way for Christ, the Messiah...

Perfect for use in a home prayer corner, this icon of the Theotokos and Christ is rendered in bold colors with a simple, clear design — making it especially accessible for new converts, while still...

This historic Russian icon depicts the Archangel Garbiel, the chief liaison between God and man. He is clothed in brilliant orange and purple deacon's vestments, speaking of his mediating role. He...

This beautiful and powerful Orthodox Christian icon is known as “Pantocrator”- Omnipotent, Almighty, All-Powerful. In the earliest days of the Christian worship, when Roman persecution swirled around...

This beautiful 9th-century mosaic from the dome of the Basil

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...

In the Eastern Christian tradition, each day of the week is dedicated to special remembrances. This unique 18th century Russian icon portrays each day's commemoration: Sunday: the Resurrection,...

This 18th century Russian icon features the 12 Great Feasts, with the Resurrection, the Myrrhbearers at the tomb, the Hospitality of Abraham, and the Protection of the Mother of God. The original...

This infanticidal slaughter was ordered by Herod, who was afraid of losing power to the one called "King of the Jews" by the Magi. Soon after the birth of Christ, all the male children in the...

This icon is a beautiful contemporary Byzantine portrayal of the Old Testament Prophet Micah. Renowned for his prophecies of the coming Messiah and God’s redemption of His rebellious people, the...

Ruth lived about the 13th century before Christ. She was the great-grandmother of David, the King of Israel. During a time of famine in Israel, Elimelech and Naomi of Bethlehem took their sons and...

This historic Byzantine icon of the Myrrh-bearers at the Tomb recall the scene as reported by the Four Gospels.  After the Resurrection, the Myrrh-bearing Women came to the tomb. They found the...

This historic 11th century icon of the Vision of Saint Romanos commemorates the moving story of this saint’s devotion and gift. Born in the 5th century, this Eastern saint desired to write music...

Salaphiel (also translated as Salathiel) in the Hebrew language means Intercessor of God. One of the eight traditional archangels, he is named in the book of III Esdras, where he encourages the...

The Bosom (or "Embrace") of Abraham is an image that refers to a place comfort within Hades (the common place of the dead) for the righteous departed. This term is used in the Lord's parable of...

This finely-detailed 16th century icon depicts Christ standing, holding an open Gospel, indicating Christ as the Teacher. A rarity for the Smolensk genre, Christ is standing alone, without any...

This unique Deësis (supplication) icon is from an iconostasis from the Dormition Cathedral in Moscow. Known as the Suzdal Deësis, it was painted in the 13th century. It features a simple Deësis row...

This historic icon commemorates the Miracle of Chonae. It is a faithful copy of the original painted by the faithful monks of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt, where it resides today...

Saint Dionysius was born in 1547 on the island of Zakynthos. He entered the monastic life at age 21, and became a priest a few years later. Eventually he became Archbishop of the Aegean. Even during...

As a youth, Paisius was called to commit his life to monasticism. Under the tutelage of Saint Pambo in one of the sketes of Egypt, Paisios strengthened greatly in spirit and attained a deep peace in...

The Elder Simeon the Stylite was born in Cappadocia in the lat 4th century. The son of Christian parents, he was obedient and a dedicated worker. While still a boy, he was struck by the singing of...

The Mother of God has long been associated with Moses' burning bush, which held God but was not burned up. This icon is a symbolic representation of this idea. The Theotokos is surrounded by ranks...

The hodigitria (guide) genre of icons features Christ sitting on the Virgin's lap. Her hands point to her Son in a gesture of humility, guiding the viewer to look to Him. This particular icon is a...

In icons of this type, Our Lady appears directly facing the viewer with her hands raised in the orans (prayer) position. This is the moment of her conception of Christ at the Annunciation, as He is...

This historic Greek icon depicts the Theotokos and Christ Child within the traditional “Unfading Flower” genre. The Theotokos is crowned and wearing deep blue and red, commemorating her purity and...

  Saint Ambrose was born in Gaul in the year 340 and became a member of the Roman Senate as Governor of Milan. When the Arian bishop of Milan died, the Orthodox and Arians fought over who would...

The Apostle and Evangelist Mark (also called John Mark) is the author of the Gospel of Mark. According to Church tradition, he was the young man who was seized by soldiers in the Garden of...

This historic Byzantine icon depicts the Archangel’s Michael response to Saints Florus and Laurus’ prayers in aiding them in their work with horses. As patron saints of horses and horsemanship,...

Saint Gregory was born in 329 in Cappadocia. After his studies, he suffered in a shipwreck and feared for his soul, as he was unbaptized. God spared him, and arriving in Athens, he joined his...

This 15th century icon features the typical style of the Vologda school of Russian iconography. Christ is seen coming out of the dark pit of Hades, bringing with Him all of the righteous Old...

This stunning icon of the Harrowing of Hades includes many scenes not typically included in icons of the Resurrection. In the center, Christ can be seen standing on the Gates of Hades, pulling Adam...

This unique 18th century Russian icon features a stylized church iconostasis. This is a great way to bring the church into the home as a centerpiece for prayer. Top Row: Crucifixion and Holy...

Saint Benjamin was born in 1873 in the northwestern Russian Empire with the name of Vasily. At age 20, he graduated from seminary. Two years later, he was ordained a priest-monk with the name of...

Saint Paisios the Great was an Egyptian monastic father in the 5th century. His feast is celebrated on June 19.

This icon depicts the scene at the tomb on the morning of Pascha, with the angel in white robes showing the Theotokos and Saint Mary Magdalene the Lord's grave clothes and empty tomb.

The Seven Sleepers were a group of young soldiers who confessed their faith in Christ before the Emperor Decius. They were allowed to go free, and they fled to the caves to hide. As they prayed in...

This icon depicts the Virgin Mary worshiping her Son, Jesus Christ, as he hangs on the Cross. Her hands are crossed in a gesture of worship and prayer. It was painted in Russia in the 19th century,...

As is recorded in the Prologue of Ohrid by Saint Nikolai of Ohrid and Zhicha, the icon of the Lord Jesus Christ “Not made by Hands” (also known as the Holy Face, Holy Napkin or Mandylion) is a...

This 19th century Russian icon 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 nearest...