Holy Theophany

Holy TheophanyThe Holy Theophany the Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan, when the Holy Trinity was revealed: the Son baptized, the Father's voice heard from heaven, and the Spirit descending as a dove is one of the most theologically rich of all the festal icons. Painted by Archimandrite Cyprian of Holy Trinity Monastery in the Jordanville tradition, this icon of the great January feast renders the Theophany with depth and beauty. An Orthodox mounted icon of the

this Orthodox icon of the Annunciation captures the sacred moment when the Archangel Gabriel brought tidings of the Incarnation to the Virgin Mary

Written by Dmitry Shkolnik of the Lavra school

thy faith hath made thee whole

depicting the forced marriage of a young woman to an elderly man — a social critique charged with human empathy

delicate brushwork

The icon of the Mother of God 'All Creation Rejoices in Thee' depicts the Theotokos enthroned in glory with the hierarchies of heaven and ranks of the saints gathered around her in adoration — an image of the cosmic veneration of the one who bore the Creator

is one of the most fundamental expressions of Orthodox theology of intercession

depicting the Angel's greeting with delicate beauty and spiritual warmth

A warmly rendered Orthodox icon of St Nektarios of Pentapolis in the Jordanville style

holding the symbols of royal authority

This mounted icon of the Mother of God "Softener of Evil Hearts" honors the Theotokos who bore in her own heart the sword of sorrow foretold by Simeon — and who intercedes for the softening of all hard and bitter hearts

His feast on December 20 is observed with joy and fervor