This is a Byzantine Greek style icon written in 1987 of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs bestowing life." - from the Byzantine Liturgy of St. John Chyrsostom.

This is a modern Greek icon of the Archangel Gabriel whose name means "Man of God" in Hebrew.  He always helps, informs, and guides God's people.

This is a modern Greek icon of the Archangel Michael by Monk Michael of Athos.

This beautiful image of the Divine Mercy in a locally crafted genuine hardwood frame.  The textured print is a replica of the original oil painting located above the altar of the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Poland.  The three dimensional frame is handmade from native wood, hand finished in dark oak and trimmed in gold.  Made in Poland.

A great treasure of Russia, this famous and beloved icon is attributed to St. Luke, who it is said painted it on a board from the table on which the Virgin, her Son, St. Joseph the Betrothed and his children would take their meals.  Taken in 450 to Constantinople, then to Kiev in the early 12th c., she came to Vladimir in 1155.  Repainted several times, only the faces remain original.

This is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. Stephen the first Deacon and the first Christian martyr.  Gamaliel of the Sanhedrin, a secret Christian, took his body and buried it on his own land.

This is an icon of the Archangel Gabriel, one of the 7 great Archangels, from Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Anna, painted in 1988.  After dedicating her daughter to God and being widowed, St. Anna herself went to live in the Temple in Jerusalem.  She was in fact the grandmother of the Lord Jesus Christ.  The Virgin Mary's flower represents Christ the Lord.

This beautiful image of the Holy Family is by Adolfo Simeone.  It is mounted on wood,  17 in. x 13 1/4 in. and is beautifully highlighted hand applied gold leaf.  This beautiful picture comes from Italy.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Veronica, the woman that Christ healed of an issue of blood because of her great faith.  Veronica means "icon of faith."  She is shown holding the Holy Napkin, the earliest image of Christ.

This 3 3/4 in. x 2 1/2 in. wooden easle plaque of the Holy Spirit 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.

This is a modern Byzantine Greek style icon by Monk Michael of St. Peter (died in 1964), the transformed simple fisherman first known to us in the Sacred Scriptures as Simon Bar-Jonah and subsequently as the Prince of the Apostles, the Rock upon whom the Holy Church of Christ was founded, first Pope and ultimately Martyr in Rome.

This icon is a copy of a 6th century mosaic of St. Agnes from a church in Revenna, Italy.  St. Agnes died by the sword at age 13, working many miracles both before and after her death.

This icon is a detail of a 14th c. Greek Annunciation icon from St. Clement's Church in Ochrid of the present day Macedonia.

This is a contemporary Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. Philip the Apostle, who preached in Asia and Greece, killing a huge snake by his prayers in Hieropolis.  The townsfolk crucified him and the Apostle Bartholomew upside down, but only Philip died.

This First Holy Communion Brass plaque has a place to put a First Communion picture.  To the left of the pciture opening is a pewter chalice and host with IHS on it.  Below the chalice are the words: The Lord has always loved you from the time you were small. For he loves his little children and he watches over all. The plaque is 5in. x 7in.

This 3 3/4 in. x 2 1/2 in. wooden easel plaque of the Divine Mercy 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.

This green and yellow ceramic Celtic Cross has a corpus.  It is 7 1/4 in x 5 in.

[1207-1231], widow of a king, spent the remaining years of her life in voluntary poverty and in acts of extraordinary charity. She is a suitable patron for those living in humble circumstances during their latter years. She is also patron of bakers, young brides, widows, the homeless, nursing services, of the death of children and of those falsely accused. Her symbols are two crowns, roses and …

The following blessing is on this lovely 6 1/2 in. x 5 in. wood plaque: God bless the corners of this house, And be the lintel blest; And bless the hearth and bless the board And bless each place of rest; And bless each door that opens wide To stranger as to kin; And bless each crystal window pane That lets the starlight in; And bless the rooftree overhead And every sturdy wall; The peace of …

This is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. Thomas the Apostle, who was called Didymus.  He went by lot to India to preach the Gospel, angering a prince, who sent soldiers to kill him with spears.

The following "Simple Prayer" is  beautifully decorated on this 6 1/2 in. x 5 in. wood plaque: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace Where there is hatred...let me sow love Where is injury...pardon, Where there is doubt...faith, Where there is despair...hope, Where there is darkness...light, Where there is sadness...joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek To …

This is a contemporary Greek icon of the Apostle Timothy, one of the Seventy.  He was a close friend and devoted disciple of St. Paul, and traveled and preached with him in Achaia, Macedonia, Italy, and Spain.  Going to St. John in Ephesus after St. Paul was martyred, St. Timothy remained there as bishop after St. John's exile.  St. Timothy was killed by pagans in 93. 

This is an icon of St. James, son of Zebedee (died 45), brother of St. John the Evangelist.  This James is sometimes referred to as James the Greater.  He was, with Ss. Peter and his brother John, witness to the Transfiguration and called to come closer in Gethsemane where the Lord was sweating blood.

This Archangel Gabriel 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.

This is a modern Greek icon of the brothers and healers, Ss. Cosmas and Damian.  They were from Asia, unmercenaries, physicians and divine healers from prayer, who would never take any recompense for their lifelong treatment of suffering mankind.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Helen by Monk Michael of Athos.  St. Helen beuilt over a dozen churches over the holy sites of our Lord's life in Palestine, and the first church at Sinai's Burning Bush.  She quietly reposed in 327, at the age of eighty.

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.

(Theresa, Teresa) [1873-1897], Carmelite nun, who died at 24 years of age. During her life and at the time of her death she was unknown beyond the immediate circle of her family and sisters in religion. The posthumous publication of her memoir, Journal of a Soul, written at the request of her superior, brought spontaneous acclaim of her person and her deep, simple spirituality. St. Therese is a …

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.

[1st Century], wife of St. Jaochim and mother of the Blessed Virgin, is a model of those whose true worth and merit are recognized in the character of their children. She is patron of housewives, women in labor, cabinetmakers, miners and Patroness of Canada. She is shown with Mary and Jesus. Her feast is July 26.

(Judas, Lebbeus) [1st Century], APOSTLE, brother of St. James the Less and kinsman of Jesus. His missionary journeys took him through the Near East and to martyrdom in Armenia. He is patron of hospital workers and those who find themselves in difficult, even hopeless, situations. Styled the Saint of the Impossible. His feast is October 28.

The frame is a lovely hand painted 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. This beautiful plaque reads: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace Where there is hatred...let me sow love Where there is injury...pardon. …

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.

(Helen, Helene, Elena) [250-330], Born in Bithynia in Asia. In her sixties, she became a Christian when her son Constantine became Emperor and allowed Christianity in the Empire. He greatly honored and respected his mother. Helena embraced all Christian virtues, especially Piety and Almsgiving. She helped build the Basilicas in Rome. She is credited with finding the True Cross of Christ and …

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.

(Juliana, Julie, Julia) [1343-1423] is one of the most beloved mystics of all time. Dame Julian was a well-educated recluse under the spiritual direction of the Benedictines. Her Revelations of Divine Love is still in print and is one of the most beautiful and popular spiritual works in English. She has never been formally beatified in the Catholic Church, but is revered as a saint by the …

(Laurence, Laurent, Laurenz, Lorenzo, Lars) [died 258], Roman deacon and martyr, chief steward of the bishop of Rome. During the persecution by Valerian, St. Lawrence, at the insistence of Pope St. Sixtus, gave poor widows and orphans all the resources of that church, selling even the sacred vessels to increase the sum. For this and his faith he was cruelly martyred. He is patron and protector …

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.

[1194-1253], friend and disciple of St. Francis of Assisi, was the founder of the Poor Clares, a community of women dedicated to the Franciscan ideal of joy in poverty. She is the patron of embroiderers, of television and of eye disorders. Her feast is August 11.

[1381-1457], widow and Augustinian Nun. She was married to a rude, ill-tempered man who died a violent death. After entering the convent, she became mystic and received a terrible wound in her head that would not heal. She suffered much in life and is patron of impossible or desperate causes, especially marital troubles. The bee is a symbol of her industry; the rose, of her garden, that …

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 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 brass folding plaque has a place for a picture of a boy on his First Communion day and on the facing side is the word "Godson" above a pewter image of a boy receiving communion.  At the bottom are the words First Holy Communion May God's blessings Be with you on this Day and always. The total dimension of the plaque is 5in. x 7in.

This silver photo frame and plaque makes a wonderful gift for a granddaughter on the occasion of her First Holy Communion - something to cherish for years to come! This silver plaques measures 5 in. tall and 7 in. wide and is made in the U.S.

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 beautiful image of the Divine Mercy is on a wooden arched board.  The Divine Mercy is framed in a double arch covered in hand applied gold leaf.  The plaque measures 11 in. x 9 in. and is made in Italy.

[1538-1584], Archbishop of Milan & Papal Secretary of State, played an important part in the final sessions of the Council of Trent. He founded the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and began Sunday Schools to educate the people, especially children, in their faith. He founded seminaries and insisted on the dignity of liturgical services. He had a great compassion for the poor. He is …

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.

This St. Francis of Assisi ceramic plaque features St. Francis holding a blue bird.  It is 9in. by 4 1/4 in. in size.

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.

[1894-1941], priest and martyr. At ten, he had a vision of Our Lady offering him a choice of two crowns, one white (for purity), one red (for martyrdom). He chose both. At sixteen, he entered the Conventual Franciscan Friars. He founded a religious movement, the Knights of the Immaculate. He started a radio station & published magazines and daily newspapers. He harbored 1,500 Jews in his …

486-575], born in County Kerry, is the third most famous Saint of Ireland. He founded many monasteries in Ireland and was a missionary to England & Scotland. He made a 7 year voyage in search of the fabled „Isles of the Blessed‰ or „Land of Promise‰ (Paradise). He may have discovered America long before Columbus. He is shown as an abbot, with his ship and an iceberg. His feast is May 16 …

This silver photo frame and plaque makes a wonderful gift for a grandson on the occasion of his First Holy Communion - something to cherish for years to come! This silver plaques measures 5 in. tall and 7 in. wide and is made in the U.S.

This is a 16th century Greek icon of St. Justin Martyr painted by Theophanes the Cretan for the walls of Stavronikita Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece.  This icon shows St. Justin dressed in philosopher's robes.  He wrote an Apologia for the Christians, and convinced the Emperor Antoninus to stop persecuting the Christians.  He died under a new emperor, Marcus Aurelius in 166.

St. Matthew The Evangelist Ceramic Plaque (Matheus, Mathias, Matteo) [1st Century], Apostle and Evangelist. Engaged in a business known for its sharp practices, St. Matthew abandoned all to follow Jesus. His example is a model for those who compromise their consciences in the name of "business as usual".  He is shown with an angel, his symbol, writing his gospel. He is patron of …

This exquisite arched wooden plaque depicts Fra. Angelico's Annunciation, painted around 1439.  The plaque is accented with hand applied gold leaf.  The color of the archway around the picture varies and there is no choice in the color.  The plaque is 7 3/4 in. x 5 3/4 and is made in Italy.

This is a modern Greek icon by Monk Michael of Athos.  St. Blaise was Bishop of Sebaste, and died in 316.

This unique Divine Mercy plaque is mounted on a gold plated frame which has Swarovski crystals surrounding it.  The frame measures 3" tall X 2" wide.  The plaque is crafted in fine sterling silver in the Italian town of Loreto by one of the finest silver manufacturers in the world.