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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 "The Song of Bernadette"
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.Read More About The Story of "The Song of Bernadette" » -
Saint André of Montreal: A new saint for the Americas
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.Read More About Saint André of Montreal: A new saint for the Americas » -
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 About 9 Things You Might Not Know About the Holy Cross » -
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 About The Art of Fine Art Reproduction » -
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 About The Story of a Giant Icon » -
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 About The Prayer of Jesus and the Prayer Rope (Weaving Prayer Ropes) » -
Brother Simeon's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Travel with our iconographer Brother Simeon Davis on a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Wonderful photos of the holy sites of Israel and the West Bank, from Brother Simeon's 2016 pilgrimage.Read More About Brother Simeon's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land » -
Holy Land Photo Pilgrimage - part 2
Here Brother Simeon shares photos of the holiest shrine in Christendom: the Church of the Resurrection in the Old City in Jerusalem, also known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which houses the edicule or shrine of the Tomb of Christ.Read More About Holy Land Photo Pilgrimage - part 2 » -
Who Was Saint George?
Learn more about the saint honored as "the Quick to Hear" for his miraculous help to Christians who have called upon him over the centuries.Read More About Who Was Saint George? » -
How an Icon is Painted
Follow the creation of Monastery Icons' image of Saint John the Baptist step by step, with description and photos.Read More About How an Icon is Painted »
