"The icons of the Saints are filled with the Holy Spirit." Saint John Damascene
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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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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 » -
Our Lady of Fatima: The Day the Sun Danced
"Pray the Rosary!" A hundred years later the Holy Virgin's message to the world at Fatima is more important than ever. Learn the story of the Miracle of the Sun that she wrought at her last appearance to the children.Read More » -
Father Emil Kapaun: The Saint in the Foxhole
Saints and heroes still live amongst us. Learn the story of an American saint of our own times who laid down his life for his fellow soldiers.Read More » -
What did Jesus look like? A contemporary description
Artists, saints, and all the faithful have wondered through the centuries: What did Jesus look like? And what was it like to be around him?Read More » -
Pysanky: The Fine Art of Easter Egg Painting
Watch this online video to see how egg artist S.J. LeBlond creates an Easter egg masterpiece in the classic Ukrainian tradition.Read More » -
Pass the Bowl of Angels, Please
A Super Bowl posting about the first Hail Mary pass and the holy origin of … pretzels!Read More » -
The History & Symbolism of Iconography
Who was the first iconographer and what were the first subjects for iconography? Learn about the birth and growth of this sacred art form, and the meaning and logic behind this stylized spiritual art.Read More » -
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 » -
How an Icon is Created
To create this online video we photographed successive stages of the creation of a recent icon, a portrait of the Holy Family. This 1¾-minute video gives you a time-lapse overview of each stage as a window into heaven is opened before your eyes.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 »
