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Inspiring and personal reflections and stories about the important place of icons in their lives, in response to our contest "What Icons Mean to Me."

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 of the Apostles.

This video tells the story of the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ told through Christian iconography, including icons from the Monastery Icons collection (http://monasteryicons.com), as well as icons, frescoes , illuminations and mosaics from the Byzantine churches on Mt. Athos, in Serbia, and medieval churches in Italy and other classical sacred art. The narration is an abridged harmony of the Gospels, read by actor and narrator Alexander Scourby.

This seventh-century Coptic icon eloquently presents Christ in a unique light - not as king, teacher, or even the beloved, but as our friend.

The following is an account of the visit of Count de Bruissard to Saint Bernadette made just before the last apparition at Lourdes.

A popular book and award-winning film, "The Song of Bernadette" was originally a song of thanks by a Czech Jew who was saved from the Nazis.

A saint of our own times and from our own part of the world, Saint Andre was a humble porter that changed the lives of thousands, and continues to do so to this day.

Learn the fascinating answers to many commonly asked questions about the Holy Cross in this new video from Monastery Icons.

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.

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.