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How Brother Simeon's 14-inch tall icon of Christ the Teacher became a 12-foot tall icon plaque – our biggest icon ever! Discover the story of the special sanctuary art we created for Saints Pete … 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

Who was the first iconographer and what were the first subjects for iconography? Learn about the birth and growth of this sacred art form, and the meaning and logic behind this stylized spiritual art. … read more