Feasts

Bring the beauty of Orthodox tradition into your home with this 19th-century Russian icon of Christ Blessing the Children. Inspired by the Gospel passage where Jesus welcomes the little ones, this sacred image reflects His love, mercy, and the call...

This icon is used in the Russian tradition for the feast of Pentecost, and in many churches it appears above the Holy Doors. It bears two meanings.  On its surface, this icon depicts a scene from the Bible. The image of three angels grouped...

The Feast of Orthodoxy (also knowns as the Sunday of Orthodoxy or the Triumph of Orthodoxy) is celebrated on the first Sunday of Great Lent(six Sundays before Pascha) in the liturgical calendar of...

The Church has received the tradition of the Nativity (birth) of the Mother of God from the ancient Fathers of the Church. The Virgin Mary was born to her parents about 16 or 17 years before the birth of Christ. Her father Joachim was descended from...

This 18th century Russian Old Believer icon is based on the "Hymn of Justinian" that is sung in the Divine Liturgy: Only-Begotten Son and Word of God; who art immortal; who for our salvation willed to be incarnate of the Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin...

The Apostle Stephen was the first deacon of the Church. For this, he is called "Protodeacon" or "Archdeacon," and as he was the first Christian martyr, he is called "Protomartyr." While performing his missionary work, he defeated some Jews in a debate...

This beautifully intricate design comes from a page of the 8th century Lindisfarne Gospel book. Inspired by Eastern and Celtic motifs, this early English manuscript illumination is called a "carpet" because of its resemblance to a fine tapestry.

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...

  The original icon of the Theotokos the "Multiplier of Wheat" was painted in the 19th century at the blessing of St. Ambrose of Optina. He established October 15 as a day of celebration and prayer for a safe and fruitful harvest, saying the Mother...

The detail and richness of this early 20th century icon must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. It features 22 scenes from the Great Feasts and Holy Week. This is truly a one-of-a-kind icon. Click here for a map identifying each scene.

This historic Russian icon of Theophany (Epiphany) depicts Christ attended by angels and baptized by St. John the Forerunner in the River Jordan. Depicted in the Gospels as occurring before his temptations in the desert, this event marks the beginning of...

The wonderful thing about icons of the Eastern Orthodox tradition are the depictions of how our Lord Jesus Christ comes and lives among us in everyday real life events. This beautiful icon depicting the story of Jesus at the Wedding of Cana...

This icon depicts a young Christ, seated in the center, with the Theotokos and Saint Joseph standing in prayer on either side. At the top we see the Annunciation to the Theotokos, and to Saint Joseph in a dream—not a common subject in iconography...

With this set, you will receive the icons of the four Great Feasts of the summer season (winter in the southern hemisphere): Ascension, Pentecost, Transfiguration, and the Dormition (Assumption). For those who desire to purchase a complete Great Feasts...

This 15th century Greek icon depicts the Nativity of Christ, with several related scenes. The Virgin Mary is depicted resting beside her newborn Son. The cave imagery recalls icons of the Resurrection, reminding the viewer that our salvation was...

This beautiful icon of the Transfiguration depicts the glorified Christ as depicted in the Gospels (Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9). Traditionally believed to have occurred on the summit of Mount Tabor, this event climaxes with Christ revealing a glimpse of...

This colorful, early 20th century Russian icon features Christ Pantocrator ("Almighty") enthroned, with the Virgin and John the Baptist making supplication at his throne.

Painted in the beautiful decorative style of ancient Byzantine manuscripts, this striking icon features the Lord Jesus standing in the center as a Teachers. His students, the Apostles, stand round about Him, receiving His words. The Prophets and...

In the Blessed Silence icon, Christ appears in the form of an angel. The depiction is closely associated with the Nativity (Christmas), after the prophecy of Isaiah: "For a child is born to us, and a son is given to us, whose government is upon his...

This incredibly detailed icon of the Nativity is filled with scenes. In the upper left corner we see the Annunciation, and the Virgin Mary giving the news of the incarnation to St. Joseph, and the angel reassures Joseph about Mary's conception. In the...

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 Resurrection, surrounded by scenes of the Passion...

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 a complete Great Feasts icon set, but want to stagger...

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 bottom; the prophet Moses stands at the top,...

This 19th century Russian icon is a depiction of the Lord's Prayer, filled with small vignettes illustrating each line of the prayer. The icon's original inscriptions were in Church Slavonic, but we have painstakingly recreated them in English for...

  O ye Apostles from afar, being now gathered together here in the vale of Gethsemane, give burial to my body; and Thou, O my Son and my God, receive Thou my spirit. — Doxasticon Hymn of the Dormition At the end of the Mother of God's life,...

This 17th century icon depicts Joachim and Anna, the Ancestros of God, taking Mary to the temple, where she is received by the High Priest and the other temple virgins. In the upper right corner, Mary is being instructed by an angel in the Holy of...

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 Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas). For those who...

This icon features the traditional Orthodox patron saints of animals and livestock: Archangel Michael Martyrs Florus and Laurus Saint Blaise of Sebaste Saint Modestus of Jerusalem Icon of the Theotokos "of the Sign" At the bottom is a scene depicting...

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 "pillars" of the Church, having offered all even unto...

With this set, you will receive the icons of the three Great Feasts of the autumn season (spring in the southern hemisphere): Nativity of the Theotokos, Exaltation of the Cross, and Entrance of the Theotokos. For those who desire to purchase a complete...

This icon depicts the Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor. Moses and Elias appear on either side of Him, while the disciples fall down in fear. This feast is celebrated on August 6. On the border of the festal icon are the Guardian Angel, St...

This icon is used in the Russian tradition for the feast of Pentecost, and in many churches it appears above the Holy Doors. It bears two meanings.  On its surface, this icon depicts a scene from the Bible. The image of three angels grouped...

This 15th century icon portrays the nativity in the flesh of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. Visible in the icon, from the top, are the Star of Bethlehem (portrayed as the Holy Spirit), the angels, Magi, and a shepherd, Saint Joseph being tempted by...

In this contemporary Russian icon we have the Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles, who were the ones chosen by Christ to live closest to Him during His ministry and to be the foremost evangelists of the nations. The Twelve all have their own feast days, but...

This icon is from the very Cave of the Apocalypse itself, on the island of Patmos, Greece, where the book of Revelation was written. It depicts the following passage:  I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation...

The Church has received the tradition of the conception of the Mother of God from the ancient Fathers of the Church. The Virgin Mary was born to her parents about 16 or 17 years before the birth of Christ. Her father Joachim was descended from the...

This historic Russian icon depicts Christ blessing childrenl. Demonstrating his love for “the greatest in the kingdom of heaven,” this icon is painted in the realistic Academic style, popular in Russia in the 17th-early 20th centuries...

Christ is seen among the Jewish scholars, teaching them. The Theotokos and Saint Joseph are seen on the left, having searched for the young Jesus after He disappeared from their traveling party. This event is commemorated on Mid-Pentecost, twenty-five...

The feast of All Saints is commemorated on the Sunday After Pentecost by Eastern Christians and November 1 by Western Christians. This 18th century Russian icon features 80 representatives of all the ranks of Saints: Apostles, Prophets, Hierarchs,...