July 11, 2017 197 0 Akathist Hymn to Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul Kontakion 1 Our Lord said of Himself: I am the Good Shepherd. To you the Chief Apostle Peter, He said: If you love Me,…
June 7, 2017 1562 0 Why is John the Baptist Shown in Many Icons with Wings? As well as “the Baptist”, John is also known as “glorious prophet and forerunner of Christ”. Therefore, the presence of the wings is to…
May 5, 2017 5110 2 The Symbolism and Iconography of Saint George and the Dragon The wealth of images depicted in holy icons is overwhelming, yet one thing appears to unite them all. Despite not usually being painted in…
March 25, 2017 236 0 A Discourse in Iconography by St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco Iconography began on the day our Lord Jesus Christ pressed a cloth to His face and imprinted His divine-human image thereon. According to tradition,…
December 27, 2016 472 0 10 Miracle-Working Icons of Saint Nicholas “There is no icon like Nicholas.” Russian proverb Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (feastday: Dec 6/19) is one of the most beloved Saints of…
August 3, 2016 450 1 He Was Taken to Heaven Alive in a Fiery Chariot Saint Prophet Elijah is one of the greatest prophets and the first Old Testament’s celibates – was born in Galaadian Fesvia and was from…
August 1, 2016 163 0 A Few Words about Saint Seraphim of Sarov Saint Seraphim of Sarov was canonized in 1903, 70 years after his death. Saint Seraphim, who was much respected while alive, became one of…
March 22, 2016 123 0 Forty Martyrs of Sebaste The holy, glorious and right-victorious Forty Martyrs of Sebaste are a group of Roman soldiers who became martyrs for their Christian faith in 320….
