The Explanation of the Theophany Icon
The Explanation of the Theophany Icon
Theophany Season: Theophany, sometimes called Epiphany, is upon us (Богоявление in Russian, Θεοφάνεια in Greek). The sixth of January is the official date
Showing posts with label Iconography and Icons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iconography and Icons. Show all posts
The Connection between Old Glory and Icons
The Connection between Old Glory and Icons
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The Rare Priestly Icon of the Mother of God
The Rare Priestly Icon of the Mother of God
There was a heretical priest who, for reasons known solely to God, pretended to be Orthodox and became one of the monks in
A Unique Icon: the Expectant Mother of God
A Unique Icon: the Expectant Mother of God
Nowadays, we often call a woman who is expecting a child gravid, from a Latin word which means heavy. A much more apt
The History of the Gerontissa Icon of the Mother of God
The History of the Gerontissa Icon of the Mother of God
Pantokratoros Monastery stands on the north-eastern side of the Athos Peninsula. It was founded by high-ranking Byzantine officials Grand Stratopedarch Alexis and his
The Theotokos “of the Sign”: the Meaning of the Image and Its Name
The Theotokos “of the Sign”: the Meaning of the Image and Its Name
This is the icon most likely to confront any visitor to an Orthodox church or cathedral, as it is usually present in the
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