This is a modern Greek icon of the young virgin martyr Christina, daughter of the governor of Tyre. Converted at age 11, she shortly died for the Faith "once delivered to the saints." She threw her tongue in her torturer's face, and died in the 3rd century.
This prophet Daniel icon is a wall-painting from the Meteora in Greece. The mouths of the lions are closed, and the angels are ministering to him from above. Because Daniel did not follow the impious decree to pray to the King, he was sent to be eaten by lions. In the morning the King found that Daniel was unharmed.
This porcelain icon has a rich cobalt blue finish and measures 7" wide and 9" tall. Made in Greece.
This reproduction is of a 12th century icon from St. Catherine's Monastery at Sinai. It is a representation of the Ladder of thirty heavenly virtues by which we all must rise towards Heaven, like rungs on a ladder. St. John of the Ladder describes these virtues in his 7th century book. The struggle is real and difficult, with demons trying to prevent our climb, but Christ Himself welcomes …
This beautiful "Tender Mercy" Theotokos is a modern icon by the Nun Kassiana from Patmos in Greece. Tender is the mercy of Christ to His Mother. This icon on wood measures 3 in. x 4 in.
This St. Andrew icon is in a decorative brass frame with an enamel style design, a felt back and a loop for hanging. The motiff on the frame is 2 peacocks. The icon measures approximately 3in. x 4in.
This is a Greek icon from Holy Dionysiou Monastery on Mount Athos. The Forty Holy Martyrs were first stoned, but the stones turned back and hit those who threw them, including the commander whose teeth were smashed. The idea of the frozen lake came next.
This icon is part of a modern, vibrant series of icons produced by the Benedictine iconographers of Conception Abbey, one of the largest and oldest Benedictine foundations in the U.S. Proceeds from the sale of these icons go to support both the abbey community of monks and the formation of candidates for the priesthood who are studying at Conception Seminary College. These beautiful …
This is a Russian 16th century icon of the Evangelist Mark, who was a disciple of St. Peter, who gave him the direction to become the first preacher of the Gospel and first Bishop of Egypt, later being martyred there by being dragged over cobblestones.
This is a 1672-1673 icon from Moraca Monastery in Montenegro. St. Luke is shown painting the first icon of the Virgin from life, which she blessed with love.
This is a 10th century wall-painting from Hosios Loukas Monastery Church. Joshua, the son of Nun, led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He lived 1500 years before Christ. Sizes are approxomate.
This is a modern Greek icon by Monk Michael of Athos. St. Mary was the first to see the Risen Lord, and the first to announce to Caesar the Resurrection of Christ. She lived later in Ephesus.
This is a 16th century Rissian icon of St. Matthew, the son of Alphaeus, and brother of James. One of the 12 Apostles, he preached and was martyred in Ethiopia.
This is an ancient 5th or 6th century icon from St. Catherine's Monastery at Sinai of the Holy Apostle Peter. His life shows how God can transform us into instruments of his glory, if we only unreservedly give ourselves to Him in all honesty and humility. Christ changed his name to Cephas in Aramaic, meaning rock, or Peter (Petros in Latin), for his confession of faith.
This is a print of a modern icon of the Hospitality of Abraham to the Holy Trinity painted by Monk Michael from Mount Athos in Greece in 1989. While Abraham was sittings at the tent door by the Oak of Mamre, the Holy Trinity in the form of three angels appeared to him, and he ran forth to meet them, showing them great hospitality. From this meeting Isaac was promised. Sizes are approximate. …
This is a modern Greek icon of St. Martha, the sister of Mary and Lazarus of the Four-Days Dead. One of the Myrrh-Bearers, she was faithful and did not abandon Christ during His Suffering and Death. After the Lord's Ascension, she traveled preaching the Gospel with her brother and sister. She is carrying the cross of a martyr.
Christ the Saviour Icon This is a Russian Icon from the 16th century, Moscow School. Christ's Gospel book is opened to the passage "Judge not according to the appearance but judge righteous judgement."
This St. Nicholas icon is in a decorative brass frame with an enamel style design, a felt back and a loop for hanging. The icon measures approximately 3in. x 4in.
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