Icons of Christ

The Gifts of the Magi: In Orthodox Christian tradition, the Gifts of the Magi—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—were presented to the infant Jesus by the Three Wise Men, carrying deep symbolic meaning about Christ's identity and destiny. These...

The Gospel of John recounts Jesus's first miraculous "sign" at the wedding in Cana of Galilee, where he transformed water into wine. This event, where Jesus, his mother, and disciples were guests, became necessary when the wine ran out. The Mother of...

The Great Commission Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with...

The Great Commission Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with...

Feast Day/Commemorated: December 25 The Joyful Nativity: A Cornerstone of Orthodox Faith The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus stands as one of the most joyous days in the Orthodox Church calendar, surpassed only by the profound solemnity of the...

Feast Day/Commemorated: January 6 Theophany: Celebrating God's Revelation and Christ's Baptism On January 19th (which corresponds to January 6th on the Julian calendar), the Orthodox Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of Theophany, one of the twelve...

Feast Day/Commemorated: August 6 The Feast of the Transfiguration: Witnessing Divine Glory Every year on August 6, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ. This pivotal feast commemorates...

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...

On Christ's Scroll: "Love One Another" About Our Icons (Print and Mounted): Theophany Works Icons are handcrafted reproductions, made with prayer and a desire for excellence. Choose from our standard  mounted option on Museum Quality...

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...