Holy Icons

The Meaning of This Icon The Icon of Christ the Resting One (ἀναπέσω) is deeply tied to Psalm 121:4: "He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep." The core meaning behind it is that even as Christ's human body rested...

The Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, is home to a renowned icon of Christ Pantocrator, a Greek term meaning "Ruler of All." This significant icon powerfully portrays Christ's authority and dominion over all creation. Celebrated for its...

The Christ Pantocrator icon from Mount Sinai is a profoundly significant and widely recognized image of Jesus Christ, especially within the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Dating back to the 6th century AD, it stands as one of the oldest surviving icons of...

Feast Day/Commemorated: September 9 and Her Dormition July 25 The Story of Saints Anna and Joachim Saints Anna and Joachim are revered as the devoted parents of the Theotokos, the Mother of God. Their remarkable story begins after five decades of...

On Christ's Scroll: "Love One Another" About Our Icons (Print and Mounted): Theophany Works Icons are handcrafted Orthodox Christian icon reproductions made in the United States with prayer and a desire for excellence. Each of our icons are...

Feast Day/Commemorated: Synaxis of the Holy Archangels March 26 The Archangel Gabriel, whose name translates to "Man of God," holds a paramount role in the unfolding of divine salvation, most notably for his pivotal announcement to the Virgin Mary...

Orthodox Christian understanding of the Theotokos, or "Bearer of God," emphasizes her unique and perpetual virginity, refuting claims that her spiritual role ceased after Christ's birth. To suggest that a woman chosen to bear the Incarnate Son of God...

The Miraculous Journey of the Glykophilousa Icon This Icon is a modern written icon of The Glykophilousa Icon, whose name translates to "Sweet-Kissing". The original holds a revered place among the miraculous icons saved during the turbulent iconoclastic...

Feast Day/Commemorated: The Nativity of the Theotokos (September 8)The Entrance of the Theotokos (November 21)The Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15) The Theotokos, or "God-bearer," is a title of profound significance in the Church, distinguishing...

Feast Day/Commemorated: Synaxis of the Holy Archangels November 8 Chief Commander Michael, whose name means "who is like unto God," stands as a faithful servitor of God, appointed over all Nine Ranks of angels. He courageously cast down the arrogant...

Feast Day/Commemorated: Synaxis of the Holy Archangels November 8 Chief Commander Michael, whose name means "who is like unto God," stands as a faithful servitor of God, appointed over all Nine Ranks of angels. He courageously cast down the arrogant...

Feast Day/Commemorated: Friday Before Great and Holy Pascha On Great and Holy Friday, the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. This marks the culmination of His Passion, through which our Lord suffered and died for our sins...