November 22, 2023 253 0 Best 105 Ideas for Christmas Presents 2023 Christmas, a cherished and eagerly awaited holiday, holds a special place in the hearts of people worldwide. Central to its celebration is the time-honoured…
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March 3, 2023 582 0 Top 40 Easter Gifts for Your Family and Loved Ones Easter is the central and most ancient Christian feast. It has been a crucial event in the life of the Christian Church ever since…
February 22, 2023 146 2 Why Our Catalogue Is More Than Just an Online Store Selling Church Supplies You have reached this page, so maybe you have donated to the Catalogue of St. Elizabeth Convent, or you are interested in church items…
January 28, 2022 128 0 Icon As a Stairway to Heaven. Gilded Icon-case Carving from the Town of Vetka We often see hand-painted icons being placed in icon cases. A typical icon-case looks like a glazed box, designed to ensure the best conditions…
December 13, 2021 937 0 Why Are Icons Placed under Precious Covers? “The love that you put in your work is the most important thing that cannot go unnoticed by its future owner. To me, this…
November 29, 2021 388 2 Reviving Religious Icons: A Few Words about Icon Restorer’s Work The work of a restorer combines elements of art, history, chemistry and even investigation. Each icon has its own story, which the restorer should…
November 15, 2021 387 0 Ancient Byzantine Mosaics in 21st Century Churches Everyone entering the Sovereign Church of St Elisabeth Convent for the first time will be struck by the majestic beauty of its opalescent vaults….
