Monastery icons

"Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) " – Ephesians 4:8-10. Icon in the Notre Dame Institute in Jerusalem.

Sister Julia came to my office the other day with a real find: “Sister Anne, I found your Jesus in the basement!”

Άγιο Πνεύμα ~Holy Spirit: this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God. Among human beings, who knows what pertains to a person except the spirit of the person that is within? Similarly, no one knows what pertains to God except the Spirit of God. -1 Corinthians 2:10-11(NABRE)

St. John the Baptist

Jesus Knocking at the Door icon from Monastery Icons item #904

Russian icon:(St.George slaying the dragon.) Traditionally,he was a soldier in the Roman army and later died as a Christian martyr. The emperor Diocletian offered George riches and lands if he would sacrifice to the Roman gods;the Saint never abdicated his position or loyalty to Christ. He was beheaded on April 23,303.

New Christ the Good Shepherd icon from Monastery Icons, available soon. #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #christian #christianity #church #instaart #art #orthodox #catholic #icon #icons #iconography #spirituality #religion #goodshepherd

Monastery Icons' icon of Christ the Teacher. Reproductions of this icon can be purchased in sizes from 4" tall to 24" tall, and even bigger! Visit the Monastery Icons website for more information.

Saint Gregory of Sinai Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox men's community. The Monastery Icon Workshop specializes in egg tempera panel icons, fresco painting, and mosaics.

"This icon is made of solid, natural limewood that has been prepared by hand using traditional methods and organic materials. The background is comprised of 22 Karat gold leaves that were meticulously applied by hand, piece by piece. All of our icons are reproduced according to museum print standards and are authentic replicas of Holy Icons from Mount Athos and elsewhere. Frontside detail: Size 5.5\" x 7.7\" & below: level Size 7.9\" x 11\" & up: recessed *Made in Greece, shipped from…