Tag Archives: St. Paul

The June Menaion Icon

Posted on May 31, 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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Ascension Icon | Why stand ye gazing up into heaven?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by iconreader

Forty days after Christ’s resurrection, He was taken up into the Heavens before the disciples, and so forty days after Easter, is the Feast of the Ascension. The icon for this feast shows the events as described in the Book … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Icon as an Icon of the Church

Posted on June 14, 2011 by iconreader

The Icon for the feast of Pentecost is also called the Descent of the Holy Spirit, as it is a depiction of the event described in the Book of Acts (Acts 2:1-4) when the Holy Spirit descended as tongues of … Continue reading →

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Icon of Christ the True Vine

Posted on September 19, 2010 by iconreader

The Icon of Christ the True Vine is an image of Scripture, specifically: “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that … Continue reading →

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Earliest Icons of Peter and Paul

Posted on August 23, 2010 by iconreader

These Icons lend greater credence to the belief that the Icons we have of the Holy Apostles are indeed based upon their actual earthly appearance, as well as being stylized, symbolic representations. Continue reading →

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How to Recognize the Holy Apostles in Icons

Posted on August 17, 2010 by iconreader

This guide is just a brief description of how the Holy Apostles are depicted in Icons, so that they can be more easily recognized when encountered in churches, monasteries, or wherever else an icon found. Continue reading →

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