Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Assurance of Thomas | Believing not Doubting

Posted on April 30, 2011 by iconreader

The first Sunday after Easter commemorates the Apostle Thomas’ doubting, then assurance, of Christ’s Resurrection.

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Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring

Posted on April 28, 2011 by iconreader

On Bright Friday, the first Friday after Easter, the Life-Giving Spring is celebrated. The Life-Giving Spring is all at once a title given to the Mother of God, an actual miracle-working spring near Constantinople, and an Icon of the same … Continue reading →

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Christ is Risen! Χριστός ἀνέστη! Христос воскрес!

Posted on April 23, 2011 by iconreader

About the Resurrection Icon>>

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Behold the Man | Christ the Bridegroom Icon

Posted on April 18, 2011 by iconreader
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Entry into Jerusalem | The Palm Sunday Icon

Posted on April 16, 2011 by iconreader
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The Vita Icon of St Mary of Egypt

Posted on April 9, 2011 by iconreader

The Fifth Sunday of Great Lent commemorates the life of St Mary of Egypt, a well-known ascetic Saint who lived in the late 5th/early 6th century. Below is a brief biography of the Saint, with scenes from her “Vita Icon”. … Continue reading →

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About the Chernobyl Saviour Icon

Posted on April 6, 2011 by iconreader

The Chernobyl Saviour Icon was recently transferred from the Ukraine to Japan, so that it may rest in an Orthodox church there. The act was done out of the Ukrainians’ solidarity with their Orthodox brethren in Japan in light of … Continue reading →

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The Ladder of Divine Ascent Icon

Posted on April 3, 2011 by iconreader

Jesus Christ’s teaching is overwhelming in its simplicity. Rather than give us burdens, He tells us to take up only one thing: our cross. Instead of demanding many sacrifices, He desires from us only one thing: our lives. “For whoever … Continue reading →

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