This is a modern Greek style icon of St. Joseph, the Betrothed to the Virgin, by Philotheos Giffey.  It hangs in the monastery chapel of St. Isaac of Syria Skete in Wisconsin.

[born in 601 in Wales]. He founded a monastery at Mynew (Miniva) and is known as the first bishop of the place called St. David. The monks followed an exceedingly austere life and the monastery became a nursery of saints. He founded a dozen monasteries and many miracles are attributed to him. He is the principle patron of Wales. He is shown as a bishop with a dove near him. He often stands on …

This beautiful Divine Mercy Florentine plaque features the words "Jesus, I Trust in You" across the bottom and measures 31 in. by 23 in. A Florentine plaque has a copy of an original photograph mounted on wood.  It is then varnished to make it durable and permanent.  The frame around the picture is carved, painted and then highlighted with gold paint.  These …

(Peregrinus, Peregrino) [1260-1345], was a very worldly youth, who struck St. Philip Benizi across the face during a popular revolt. Philip turned the other cheek and Peregrine repented and joined the Servite Order after a vision of the Blessed Virgin. He was devoted to the Virgin Mary. As the result of a vision, he was instantly cured of a cancer. He is the Patron of those suffering with …

This is a modern icon from Greece of the Holy Virgin-Martyr Agnes painted i 1996.  The judge wanted to marry her, but she refused, so he tortured her until she died.

This is the 15th century Russian icon from Tver.  St. Barbara is carrying the cross of martyrdom and a crown of nobility.

St. Andrew was the first disciple to be called by Christ.  One of the 12 Apostles, he converted many to Christ.

This 3 3/4 in. x 2 1/2 in. wooden easel plaque of Our Lady of Grace is perfect for a desk or small space where one wants to revere the Image.  It can either be hung or stand on its own.  Made in Italy.

(Rosa) [1586-1617], first saint of the Americas to be canonized, is patron of the New World, especially of South America and Peru. She was a friend of St. Martin de Porres. She died after a protracted illness at the age of thirty-one. Because of her loving care of the destitute and old, she is their special patron. She is also the patron of florists, gardeners, of India and the Philippines. Her …

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Margaret, a virgin martyr of the 3rd century, whose name means "pearl."  She died young, less than 20 years old.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Basil the Great.  A classmate in Athens of St. Gregory the Theologian and the later emperor Julian the Apostate, we see that education alone does not make or break the man, for we have a real choice in what we do with our lives.  St. Basil chose the better part.

Virgin martyr. Nothing for sure is known of her life, but, according to legend, she was a rich and learned Christian woman who was carried off with many other women of Alexandria by the Emperor Maxentius in 305. The Emperor sent fifty philosophers to her to convince her to repudiate her faith. Instead, she converted them. He imprisoned her for refusing to marry him. She is shown with the …

 [1170-1221], founder of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans. The communities of men and women who follow his example and rule have as their motto: „To contemplate and to share with others the fruits of contemplation. His symbols are a star, a lily, a dog, a torch and the rosary. He is patron of astronomers, of those falsely accused and of the Dominican Republic. His feast is August 8.

[died c. 350], having been denounced as a Christian during the persecution by the Emperor Diocletian, withstood her depraved prosecutors with such constancy and equanimity that her person and martyrdom have been venerated since the fourth century. St. Agnes is patron of young girls and also of women threatened by gross bodily insult or rape. Her feast is January 21.

(Theresa, Therese) [1515-1582], foundress of the Reformation of the Barefoot Camelites, was a woman of indefatigable energy and breathtaking constancy of purpose in her work. Her writings are among the classics of Christian mysticism. Her forbearance for her enemies and amiability toward her detractors make her an apt patron of career women and of all women thwarted by prejudice. She was a …

This beautiful image of The Divine Mercy is on wood with hand applied gold leaf accents.  It measures 7 in. x 5 3/4 in. and is made in Italy.

(Theresa, Therese) [1910-1997], was born into a wealthy and very religious Albanian family in Yugoslavia. She learned her love of the sick and the poor from her mother. At 12 she wanted to be a missionary to India. At 18 she joined the Sisters of Loreto and moved to India. She left her convent in 1948 to serve the poor. She received her first vocation in 1949 and her missionaries of Charity …

The frame is a lovely hand applied gold leaf scallop design all around.  The words are done in an elaborate script and are surrounded by a drawn floral motiff mat. The print measures 6 3/4in. in height and 5 1/8in. in width.  Made in Italy. The following Marriage Blessing is beautifully presented on this wood plaque: A blessing from the heart Divine On Cana's Marriage fell; The …

This is a 1649 Greek icon of St. Jason, one of the 70 Apostles who became bishop of Tarsus.  Imprisoned on Corfu with the Apostle Sosipater, he converted the people of the island after converting 7 robbers in prison.

 [540-604], Pope. Roman born, his pontificate is famous for the spreading of the Gospel to England and to the Tueton Races, to whom he sent the missionaries St. Augustine of Canterbury and St. Boniface. He fostered Benedictine life everywhere and restored several abbeys including Monte Cassino. An old tradition makes him a Benedictine monk. He wrote the life of St. Benedict. St. Gregory …