Tag Archives: mandylion

The Saint who always carried an icon of the Saviour

Posted on January 18, 2015 by iconreader

January 19th celebrates the memory of a Georgian saint: Venerable Anton of Martqopi, the Stylite. He is one of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers who settled in Georgia during the 6th century to preach the Gospel and are credited with establishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Icons of Christ, The Saints | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

St. John of San Francisco on Iconography

Posted on August 1, 2010 by iconreader

Iconography began on the day our Lord Jesus Christ pressed a cloth to His face and imprinted His divine-human image thereon. According to tradition, Luke the Evangelist painted the image of the Mother of God; and, also according to tradition, … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologia, Iconography | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Icon-Not-Made-With-Hands

Posted on July 11, 2010 by iconreader

Amid the bustle, Jesus used a face-cloth which miraculously bore the image of His face. This was given to King Abgar’s courtier and, with the letter, was returned to Edessa with the promise that Christ would send one of His disciples soon. Continue reading →

Posted in History, Icons of Christ, Special Icons | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments