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Browse this section to discover more about the lives of the saints, the meaning and history of icons, and unique articles on the role of Christianity in shaping history and our culture.
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The Nativity Story Told Through Icons
In a new partnership with the Scourby Foundation, Monastery Icons presents the first of a series of inspirational videos that combine Scourby's narration with the classic imagery of icons by Brother Simeon Davis and ancient iconographers.Read More About The Nativity Story Told Through Icons » -
Monastery Icons Christmas Icons Video
Get acquainted with all the Christmas Icons in the Monastery Icons collection in this inspiring and engaging online video.Read More About Monastery Icons Christmas Icons Video » -
"O Holy Night" Video
Inspired by the icon in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, our new Nativity icon "O Holy Night" took several months to complete. But it will only take you two minutes to see the stages of its creation unfold in this online video.Read More About "O Holy Night" Video » -
The Story of Three Kings Gifts
One day in 2004 while browsing in a spice shop in the Middle East, Rich Terlep unexpectedly came face to face with the gifts of the Magi. He discovered that what looked like a small white mound of pebbles was frankincense, and another mound of small red clusters was myrrh. Find out how this was the beginning of a unique set of Christmas gifts.Read More About The Story of Three Kings Gifts » -
The Story of the First Nativity Set
How did the tradition of the Nativity Set originate? Learn about the saint who sought to inspire his Christmas congregation, and ended up inspiring the world.Read More About The Story of the First Nativity Set » -
From Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus - Pt 1
The life and miracles of the holy bishop whose story gave birth to today's Santa Claus.Read More About From Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus - Pt 1 » -
Saint Nicholas and the Origin of Santa Claus - Part 2
How a miraculous 3rd Century Bishop eventually became identified as Father Christmas.Read More About Saint Nicholas and the Origin of Santa Claus - Part 2 » -
9 Important Things for Christians to Remember During Difficult Times
Certainly the past 18 months have presented challenges unique in most of our lives. In these difficult times, it's wise and helpful to remember the lessons that the Scriptures and the writings and the lives of the Saints teach us.Read More About 9 Important Things for Christians to Remember During Difficult Times » -
Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Holy Virgin's Miraculous Self-Portrait
Discover the rich history behind a miraculous portrait that has survived 500 years.Read More About Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Holy Virgin's Miraculous Self-Portrait » -
Did She Say Guadalupe?
How did Our Lady really identify herself to St. Juan Diego?Read More About Did She Say Guadalupe? »
