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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 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 » -
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 About Our Lady of Fatima: The Day the Sun Danced » -
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 About Father Emil Kapaun: The Saint in the Foxhole » -
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 About What did Jesus look like? A contemporary description »
