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 Jesus Icon holy card is imported from Italy and can be personalized with your own message or prayer. Cards come in sheets of eight with a minimum order of three sheets.
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 elegant brooch depicts the Theotokos (Mother of God with the Infant Jesus). The faces are surrounded with shiny silver with amethyst crystals around the crowns. The brooch is bordered with a golden rope design and measures 2in. x 1 1/4in. This lovely pin makes a wonderful gift for any time of the year. The Vatican Library Collection of Jewelry and Gifts …
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.
Our Beeswax candles are naturally beautiful and fragrant, and they are also good for your health! They actually purify the air, whereas paraffin candles (the most common and cheapest type of candles, made from crude oil sludge), actually pollute the air! We want the products we sell to be a blessing for others, not just a commodity that might even be harmful. So we offer …
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 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."
Many Orthodox Christians follow the practice of censing the icons in their homes daily, which combines with prayers to rise like a sweet aroma before the throne of God. This incense is formulated from the finest imported gums and resins available. No extra essential oils added for this sweet and lively fragrance. Charcoal and censer required for use.
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.
Deisis Icon. This 12th century icon is from St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai desert. This is the central icon of the Deisis or supplicating Twelve Feast collection on the iconostasis bean of the monastery's church. The icon features Our Lord with His Mother, the Holy Theotokos, and St. John the Baptist (the Forerunner). Available only in sizes small (4 in. by 6 in.) and large (8 in. by …