This is a 16th century icon of St. Luke, who preached the Gospel in Thebes, Rome, to the Colossians, to the Corinthians, in Lybia, and Egypt, writing his Gospel 15 years after Christ's Ascension.
St. James the Holy Apostle Icon This is a 13th century icon of St. James the Apostle from Patmos' Monastery of St. John the Theologian. This icon is only available in sizes small (4 in. by 6 in.) and large (8 in. by 10 in.)
A new icon of Our Lady and the Child Jesus. Painted by Christina Dochwat, the self-taught iconographer who designed the icons for Washington, D.C.'s National Shrine. A profoundly spiritual image with exquisite beauty and striking colors. In an ornate gold frame under museum grade, non-glare glass.
This is a modern Greek icon by Maria Ginala of Athens. St. Barbara was shut up in a tower by her father Dioscorus, and beholding the beauty of God's creation, she was inspired to believe in one God. Later she died as a martyr, finally killed by her own father.
This is Andrei Rublev's Russian icon of the great St. Paul who "turned the (pagan) world upside down." This icon is now found in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, and was part of the Deisis set of icons on the iconostasis of Svenigorod Monastery, along with an icon of Our Lord and an icon of St. Michael the Archangel.
This is an icon of St. Nicholas painted in 1550. He is shown seated honorably in his bishop's vestments, holding an open Gospel book. Above him are two scenes from his life.
This is a recent Greek icon of St. George with an unusual blue background painted by N. Lionda. St. George is often shown riding a white horse and slaying a dragon while rescuing a young maiden from danger.
This is a modern Greek icon of St. Barnabas by Monk Michael of Mount Athos. He preached in Antioch, Rome, and Milan among other places. His name was Joseph, but he was called Barnabas because he had the gift from God to console men's hearts.
This is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. James, son of Alphaeus, and brother of the Apostle Matthew. One of the 12, he preached in many places spreading the Gospel, and was crucified in Ostracina in Egypt.
This is an icon from Ochrid in present day Macedonia of St. Matthew. He wrote his Gospel in Aramaic, and went to Parthia and Medes.
This is a modern Greek icon of St. Anastasia (died 304), patron of women in childbirth.
This is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. Basil the Great. Born in 330, educated in Athens, baptized as an adult, made a monk, and then Bishop of Caesarea for 10 years, he left a great legacy in his short but full 50 years of life.
This is an ancient mosaic icon of St. Joachim, the father of the Theotokos, from Nea Moni Church on Chios made between 1042 and 1056. He lived only twelve years after the Virgin was born, and is honored as the grandfather of Christ. Size is approximate
This is a modern Greek icon of St. Anna from Patmos. In her arms is her daughter, the Virgin Mary. St. Anna died at 79, after also holding Jesus in her arms.
This is a 15th century Russian icon of St. John the Baptist (Forerunner), painted in the School of St. Andrei Rublev. St. John was famous from his birth.
This is an icon of St. Ambrose, a former governor of Milan. He was called by Providence to rule as a bishop while as yet a pagan and followed the call from Christ.
This is a modern Greek icon by Monk Michael. St. Helen found the Holy and True Cross in Jerusalem while on pilgrimage to the holy places.
This is a 16th century Russian icon of St. Luke, who was born in Antioch, Syria. After hearing Christ preach, he left everything, and became one of the 70 Apostles.
This St. Demetrios icon is in a decorative brass frame with an enamel style design, a felt back and a loop for hanging. The motiff in the frame design is 2 peacocks. The icon measures approximately 3in. x 4in.
This print is of a 16th c. Russian icon of the Resurrection. "This is the Chosen and Holy Day, the Feast of Feasts" the Pascha or Passover of Our Lord Jesus Christ from death to life. Christ stands over the broken gates of Hades, pulling out Adam and Eve. Two angels are shown bearing the Cross, Christ's weapon over death, with the angels and prophets looking on. Sizes are approximate.