Gallery of hand-painted holy icons

The Good Samaritan

A traveller is beaten, robbed, and left half dead along the road. First a priest and then a Levite come by, but both avoid the man. Finally, a Samaritan comes by. Samaritans and Jews generally despised each other, but the Samaritan helps the injured man.
30 x 28cm, 11.8" x 11"

Baptism of Christ - after Coptic style

With trembling hand, John baptized the Lord in the River Jordan. Jesus stands as the Lord of the waters that are subordinated to him. The Angels stand by, ready to accompany and nourish him.
34.5 x 29cm, 13.5" x 11.4"

The Holy Mandylion (with angels)

The original image was found hidden inside a wall in 545 and then transferred to Constantinople in 944. It was exhibited in the church of Hagia Sophia until 1204. It disappeared at the time of the 4th Crusade.
30 x 24cm, 11.8" x 9.4"

The Holy Mandylion

30 x 24cm, 11.8" x 9.4"

Storm on the Sea of Galilee

(After icon from aquinasandmore) The biblical scene pitches nature against human frailty – physical and spiritual. The panic-stricken disciples have struggled against a sudden storm and as huge waves crash on all sides, they try to awaken the sleeping Christ. “Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?” he asks when awoken. He then rises to calm the fury of wind and waves.
29 x 34.5cm, 11.4" x 13.5"

John the Baptist in the Wilderness

An adaptation of John the Baptist in the desert. Late fifteenth- early sixteenth century. From the Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Novgorod.
36 x 24cm, 14.1" x 9.4"

Flight to Egypt - after Coptic style

An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said “Take up the child and his mother and flee to Egypt. Remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child to destroy him.”
34.5 x 29cm, 13.5" x 11.4"

Holy Prophet Elijah

Seated in contemplation, Elijah awaits as his nourishment is brought him by the crow- bread in the morning and meat in the evening. Two trees suggest the lushness of the site while the waters of the Cherith slake his thirst.
27.5 x 24cm, 10.8" x 9.4"

Holy Prophet Jonah

The ‘sign of Jonah’ is that this prophet remained in the belly of the giant fish for a period of three days before he was saved. This is as would Christ remain in the tomb for three days before rising again.
28 x 24cm, 11" x 9.4"

The Prodigal Son

After dissipating his inheritance, the prodigal son returns home. He felt unworthy and remorseful and desperate. His father had been watching for his son to return and shows his unconditional love when he runs to the beloved son and embraces him with open arms. In the Jewish culture of the time this action of the father was considered highly undignified. This shows that God the Father seeks us and calls us to Him no matter what. (Luke 15)   34.5 x 29cm, 13.5" x 11.4"

St George Slays the Dragon

Saint George (c.275/281 - 23rd April 303) was a Greek who became an officer in the Roman army. He is venerated as a Christian martyr. He is one of the most venerated saints in the Western and Eastern rites. He is immortalized in the tale of St George and the Dragon- the victory of good over evil.
27.5 x 24cm, 10.8" x 9.4"

Saint George

27 x 21cm, 10.6" x 8.3"

Mother of God Theotokos

'Virgin of the Sign' is a reference to the prophesy of Isaiah (7.14). “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Emmanuel.” This image is often placed in the apse of the sanctuary above the altar. It is said to depict the Creator of the universe in the womb of the Virgin.  34.5 x 29cm, 13.5" x 11.4"

St Nicholas the Wonderworker

Saint Nicholas of Myra (4th- 5th century) is described as meek and gentle in his disposition and humble of spirit. He is here depicted as archbishop and has hand raised in blessing. His gaze is kindly, forthright and calm. He is greatly venerated throughout the Orthodox world.
30 x 25cm, 11.8" x 9.8"

Saint Barbara

(Greek: Αγία Βαρβάρα), Feast Day December 4, was an early Christian saint and martyr. Accounts place her in the 3rd century in Nicodemia, present-site Turkey or in Heliopolis in Egypt.  27 x 21cm, 10.6" x 8.3"

Saint Charbel

Saint Charbel Makhlouf was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon. He has been canonized by the Eastern and Roman Catholic Church.  30 x 24cm, 11.8" x 9.4"

Jesus and the Woman at the Well

O Holy Night

Saint Michael Archangel (1)

Santa Lucia

The Resurrection

34 x 29cm, 13.4" x 9.8"

Saint Michael Archangel (2)

Holy Prophet Moses

Moses unstraps his sandal in deference to the holy ground on which he stands. He is in the presence of the Almighty God in a bush that burns but is not consumed. This foreshadows Mary, who became a mother while remaining a virgin.
 

Saint Francis of Assisi

Francis is one of the most beloved of saints, particularly among Catholics and in the West. He is the patron saint of Italy and known as the patron saint of animals and the environment. Many Catholic and Anglican churches hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of October 4th. He is often named as the human who, throughout history, most resembles the Lord.   26.5 x 20.5cm, 11.8" x 8.07"

Saint Cecilia

Saint Cecilia (blue border)

Virgin Orans

Holy Mother Rachel

Rachel was the beautiful wife of Jacob and mother to Joseph and Benjamin. Thus, through Joseph she was mother to the twelve tribes of Israel. Rachel died in childbirth after bearing Benjamin. The bible recounts the story of Rachel in Genesis 29.
30 x 23cm, 11.8" x 9.05"