This is a modern Greek icon of the Emperor Constantine and his mother Helen. St. Constantine while still a pagan set out to restore order and peace against the Emperor Maxentios. St. Constantine saw before the battle a shining cross with the words "In this sign, conquer!" He put three crosses in the front of his army and defeated the larger force, later ending the persecution …
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 modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. George, the Great and Glorious Martyr of Christ. His father was a martyr before him in Cappadocia, and he moved with his mother to Palestine after his death.
This striking icon of Christ blessing was painted by Monk Michael from Karyes on Mount Athos in 1989. Christ blesses as the Great High Priest with His hand formed to shape the Greek letters "IC XC". the abbreviation for the Greek letters for Jesus Christ. Sizes are approximate.
This is a contemporary Greek icon from a monastery church of the Prodigal Son returning to his father's house. We have degraded ourselves too, may we turn again and live.
The inside of this beautiful icon note card is blank, ready for your personalized message. Comes with white envelope. Proceeds from this line of icon cards goes to support the Benedictine community of Conception Abbey and the priestly formation of students at Conception Abbey College Seminary.
Deisis Icon This icon, written around 1700 is from the school of Novgorod. This icon is a Deisis with Saints Peter and Paul and two angels joing the Holy Mother of God, Theotokos, and St. John the Baptist in supplication for us. In communion with all the Saints, we aksk them to pray for us. This icon is available only in sizes medium (6 in. by 8 in.) and large (8 in. by 10 in.)
Crucifixion Icon This is an early 19th century icon of the Crucifixion from the Palekh School. We see Our Lord peaceful in death, as He enters His secret Glory still hidden from the world at this time, while His Holy Mother, St. John, St. Longinus, and two Myrrh-bearing women look on.
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.
St. Anthony Icon Written around the year 1700, this icon is of St. Anthony of the Desert, founder of monastic life in the early Chruch. St. Anthony died in 356 after living in the north African desert as an ascetic for about 80 years. This icon is available in sizes small (4 in. by 6 in.) and large (8 in. by 10 in.) only.
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 beatiful sterling silver Dagmar Cross is 1 1/8in. x 7/8in. and comes with a 24in. sterling silver chain and a deluxe gift box. This Byzantine-style cross features several holy images: to the left, then clockwise, the Blessed Virgin, St. Basil, St. John the Baptist and St. John Chrysostom, In the center is Jesus Christ as ruler of the world: on the back is Christ crucified. The …
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.