The Passion of Christ in Iconography | Gospel Narration by Alexander Scourby

This video tells the story of the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ told through Christian iconography, including icons from the Monastery Icons collection, 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.

Heralded as "the greatest voice ever recorded," Alexander Scourby's superb narration of the Bible has moved listeners for decades. In a partnership with the Scourby Foundation, Monastery Icons presents the second of a series of inspirational videos that combine Scourby's narration with the classic imagery of icons by Brother Simeon Davis and ancient iconographers.

Do you want to learn more about the Cross? Be sure to read our blog post on the 9 Things You Might Not Know About the Holy Cross.