Category Archives: Resurrection Icons

The Place of the Theotokos in Icons of the Resurrection

Posted on April 15, 2015 by iconreader

There are three general representations of the Resurrection in Orthodoxy: the Harrowing of Hades, Christ triumphantly rising from the tomb, and the angel appearing to the myrrh-bearing women beside the empty tomb (example at the top of this post). The … Continue reading →

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Icons of the Great Feasts | New Page

Posted on June 2, 2012 by iconreader

A new page has been added which brings together posts on this blog which relate to icons of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church (see link below), as well as Easter: the “Feast of Feasts”. The icon shown … Continue reading →

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Boundless Christ | Resurrection Icon with Extra Scenes

Posted on April 14, 2012 by iconreader

In the tomb with the body, in hell with the soul as God, in paradise with the thief and on the throne with the Father and the Spirit, You fill all things, O boundless Christ. The prayer above, said by … Continue reading →

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The March Menaion Icon

Posted on March 3, 2012 by iconreader

The word Menaion (Gr: Μηναίον; Slavonic: Минея) comes from the Greek word meaning “of the month”. It is used to describe a way of grouping together liturgical texts, prayers and stories based on the order of Saints’ days and other … Continue reading →

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Touch Me Not | From West to East

Posted on October 23, 2011 by iconreader

The Icon “Touch Me Not” (in Greek: Μη μου άπτου, Mi mou áptou), shows the appearance of the Resurrected Christ to Mary Magdalene as described in the Gospel of John: “Jesus said unto her, Touch me not; for I am … Continue reading →

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Hades is bound; the Prophets rejoice!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by iconreader

No longer will the dominion of death be able to keep men captive For Christ descended, demolishing and destroying the powers thereof. Hades is bound; the Prophets rejoice with one voice, saying: A Saviour has come for them that have … Continue reading →

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Христос васкрсе! Serbian Resurrection Icon

Posted on May 7, 2011 by iconreader

21st century Resurrection Icon, Serbian, by the hand of Jasna Nikolic. Inscription reads: Христос васкрсе из мртвих, смрћу смрт уништи. и онима који су у гробовима. живот дарова! i.e. the Paschal Troparian in Serbian (see the link for translation and transliteration … Continue reading →

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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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Christ is Risen! Χριστός ἀνέστη! Христос воскрес!

Posted on April 23, 2011 by iconreader

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Russian Medieval Descent into Hell Icon

Posted on February 6, 2011 by iconreader

This Icon of the Resurrection comes from the Moscow school of Russia in the 14th century. This time and place saw a flourishing of hesychasm – the Orthodox tradition of silence, prayer, and asceticism arising from the monks and nuns … Continue reading →

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