Icons of Christ

Christ Bears the Cross to Golgotha  And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and...

Christ Blesses the Children Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the...

The Christ Pantocrator icon is a central and ancient image in Christian art, portraying Jesus as the sovereign ruler of the world. This representation typically features Jesus from the waist up, with a solemn, forward-gazing expression,...

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...