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Saints Cosmas and Damian (XVIIc) Icon - S198

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These twin brothers were physicians and martyrs in the early Church. They are called Unmercenaries, as they did not accept payment for their services. They were arrested and beheaded in the year 287, and are among the most highly-venerated martyrs. They...

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Cherub (Athos) Icon - S353

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This detail from a large 16th century fresco features a Cherub. The Cherubim are the second-highest of the nine ranks of angels. The Ark of the Covenant fashioned by Moses, and later the Temple, depicted images of Cherubim. In the icon, the Cherub...

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Virgin Martyr Lucy (XVc) Icon - S224

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Saint Lucy (or Lucia) of Syracuse in Sicily, was a martyr for the Faith under the persecution of Diocletian. She suffered in the early 4th century, at about the age of 20, after she refused to marry a pagan suitor. Her feast is celebrated on December 13,...

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Archangel Michael Icon - S419

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Michael in the Hebrew language means Who is like God? He is the leader of the Archangels, and has been depicted from the earliest times as a commander and protector of the Church. In this icon he holds a spear and an orb, which represents authority...

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Apostle Paul (Athos) Icon - S284

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Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos - T148

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The Kursk Root Icon is one of the most ancient icons of the Russian Church, dating to the 13th century. It is an icon of the Theotokos "of the Sign" and features around the border nine prophets who foresaw the birth of Christ. The name "Kursk Root" is...

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Saint Nicholas with Saint Sophia and Her Daughters Icon - S246

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The Martyr Sophia (Sofia) and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Love (or Charity) lived near Rome in the 2nd century. Under the reign of Hadrian, they were found to be Christians and were taken before him. Knowing they faced death, they prayed for strength...

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Saint Silouan the Athonite Icon - S216

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Saint Silouan the Athonite was a Russian Orthodox monk who lived in the 19th-20th centuries at the Monastery of St. Panteleimon on Mount Athos. He was a great elder, with supernatural insight and powerful prayer. He was glorified in 1987 and his feast is...

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Protecting Veil of the Theotokos Icon - T174

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Many Eastern prayers to the Theotokos speak of her Protection, or Protecting Veil (Pokrov). In this icon, it is depicted literally—her veil being a shield against all the attacks of evil. The depiction of the Bodiless Angels surrounding her is...

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Lindisfarne Cross Icon - F259

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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.

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Saint Katherine Icon - S568

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Saint Katherine (also spelled Catherine) was a Great Martyr who suffered in the year 305 at the hands of Maximinus of Alexandria. She is commemorated in the Slavic churches on November 24, the date of her martyrdom. In the Byzantine churches, she is...

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Saint Benedict of Nursia (XIIIc) Icon - S388

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Saint Benedict was born in Nursia in central Italy in the the year 480. In his 20s he left the world for solitude, and became a hermit. He spent his days in prayer, and mortified his flesh in repentance for his sins. He is considered the founder of...

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Archangel Uriel Icon - S408

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The Archangel Uriel, whose name in Hebrew means Fire of God or Light of God, is one of the eight traditional Archangels. He holds a flame of fire, referring to his name. This icon is part of a set of eight Archangel icons. Click here for the rest.

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Saint Seraphim of Sarov (XIXc) Icon - S192

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Saint Seraphim is one of the Orthodox Church's most beloved holy elders. This icon was painted in the 19th century, featuring beautifully embossed gold and colored inlays. He was born in western Russia in 1754. According to tradition, he was sickly as a...

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Theophany Icon - F181

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This beautiful Russian icon depicts the baptism of Christ, the celebration of the feast of Theophany. On this day, God revealed himself in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Theotokos "the Joy of All Sorrows" Icon - T115

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Inspired by one of the hymns of the Great Compline service, this icon depicts the Mother of God making intercession before her Son on behalf of those who need help, in particular: the cold and naked, the elderly and crippled, those who are traveling, and...

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Seraph (Athos) Icon - S355

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This detail from a large 16th century fresco features a Seraph. The Seraphim, which in Hebrew means "burning ones," are the highest of the nine angelic ranks. Their name indicates their closeness to God: so close that they are eternally burning with...

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Theotokos "the Sign" Icon - T114

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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 symbolically depicted within her. He appears as an...

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Saint Panteleimon (Athos) Icon - S342

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Saint Panteleimon lived in the late 3rd century. A native of Nicomedia, his mother wished for him to be raised a Christian. When she died young, his pagan father sent him to be educated as a physician. He was befriended by Saint Hermolaus, a priest, and...

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Saint Simeon the New Theologian Icon - S418

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Saint Simeon (or Symeon) is one of the greatest theologians and miracle-workers in Church history; he is one of only three Saints in the Eastern tradition that is called "Theologian." His writings and teachings on theology and prayer are foundational to...

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Saint Luke the Evangelist (Koufos) Icon - S358

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Like St. Mark, St. Luke was not one of the Twelve Apostles, but was one of the the four Evangelists. He was a Gentile, not a Jew, born in Antioch. He was a physician by profession. Luke became a disciple of St. Paul and traveled with Paul and...

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Saint Brendan the Voyager Icon - S414

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Saint Brendan was born in the year 484 in County Kerry, Ireland. He was educated in the monastery school at Tuam. When he was 26, he was ordained a priest and undertook several missionary journeys throughout the Scottish Isles and Britain. An...

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Saints Cyril and Methodius Icon - S128

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Saints Cyril and Methodius were 9th-century Greek brothers born in Thessalonica in Macedonia, in the Byzantine Empire. They dedicated their lives to the evangelism of the Russian peoples, and they are known as the Apostles to the Slavs. Saint Cyril is...

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Saint Justin Martyr the Philosopher Icon - S527

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Saint Justin was born in Palestine in the year 103. He was incredibly intelligent and had a love of knowledge, which led him to a fervent study of Greek philosophy. After probing the depths of Plato and others, he concluded that none of them could reveal...

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Archangel Gabriel Icon - S420

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Gabriel in the Hebrew language means Man of God or Might of God. He is a bringer of good news of the mysteries of God, especially at the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. He holds messenger's staff, rather than a soldier's spear, and an orb, which...

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