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Watch this video about the history of Iconography, which is the original tradition of Christian sacred art, and has been an integral part of the worship and mystical life of Christians since the times … read more

The Story of the Most Famous Icon of the Virgin Mary The Story of the Most Famous Icon of the Virgin Mary The icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help has inspired devotion for centuries, and is honored in … read more

"What the Book of the Gospels explains by means of words, the iconographer shows by means of his works," wrote Saint Basil the Great. Learn what the icon of the Ascension can teach us. "Icons invite … read more

Follow the creation of Monastery Icons' image of Saint John the Baptist step by step, with description and photos. An Explanation of the Techniques of Byzantine Iconography ICONOGRAPHY IS THE OLDEST T … read more

To create this online video we photographed successive stages of the creation of a recent icon, a portrait of the Holy Family. This 1¾-minute video gives you a time-lapse overview of each stage … read more