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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 Story of a Giant Icon
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 Peter and Paul Church in Winter Park, Florida.Read More » -
The Art of Fine Art Reproduction
The care that Monastery Icons puts into each icon reproduction is shown in this video, from original icon to the final laminated and mounted art print.Read More » -
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 » -
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 » -
"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 » -
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 » -
Saint Nicholas and the Origin of Santa Claus - Part 2
How a miraculous 3rd Century Bishop eventually became identified as Father Christmas.Read More » -
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 » -
9 Things You Might Not Know About the Holy Cross
Learn the fascinating answers to many commonly asked questions about the Holy Cross in this new video from Monastery Icons.Read More » -
The Prayer of Jesus and the Prayer Rope (Weaving Prayer Ropes)
In their quest to "pray without ceasing" Eastern Christians have prayed the Jesus Prayer using woolen rosaries (prayer ropes). Discover more about this tradition of prayer and the art of weaving prayer ropes.Read More »
