On August 16, the Church celebrates the feast of the Orthodox calendar: the Holy Image of our Lord Jesus Christ “Not Made by Hands”—often called the Holy Napkin or Mandylion. According to the ancient tradition, King Abgar of Edessa, suffering…
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The Wonderworking Icon of “Axion Estin”
The holy and wonderworking icon of the Theotokos known as Ἄξιόν ἐστιν (Axion Estin) — “It Is Truly Meet.” This sacred icon is one of the most beloved treasures of Mount Athos, enshrined in the Protaton Church of Karyes, the…
The Icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow: A Celebration of Comfort and Healing
Today, marks the second feast of the icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. This beloved and revered icon holds a special place in the hearts of Orthodox Christians worldwide. Its celebration reminds us of the…
The Mother of God: The Odigitria, The One Who Shows the Way
In Orthodox Christianity, few figures hold as central and revered a place as the Mother of God, the Theotokos. Among her many titles, one stands out for its profound significance and universal resonance: the Odigitria, or “She Who Shows the…
“Tarasius the most holy Patriarch said: ‘Shall we not weep when we see an image of our crucified Lord?'” Second Council of Nicæa
The Icon of the Mother of God “Unexpected Joy” (“Nechayanaya Radost'”)
Commemorated on May 1 and December 9 The Icon of the Mother of God, named “Unexpected Joy” (Nechayannaya Radost’), is written thus: in a room, upwards is an icon of the Mother of God and beneath it a youth kneeling…
Tuesday of Bright Week- The Celebration of the Icon of Iveron “Keeper of the Portal”
Panagia Portaitissa The icon Panagia Portaitissa (“She who resides by the door” or “Keeper of the gate”) also known as Theotokos Iverskaya, and more recently the Iveron Mother of God, is a wonder-working icon of the Theotokos that was, according to traditions, painted by the Apostle and Evangelist Saint Luke. This icon…
Ἄξιόν Ἐστι It is Truly Meet
Theotokos of Kursk Icon – March 8
The Kursk-Root Icon of Out Lady of the Sign The Kursk-Root Icon is one the most ancient icons of the Russian Orthodox Church.