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The right hand in Icons is raised to give a blessing. Symbolically, the fingers spell out “IC XC”, a widely used four letter abbreviation of the Greek for Jesus (IHCOYC) Christ (XPICTOC). Notice the similarities with Buddhist Iconography... Hand Symbols, God Father, Hand Gestures, Orthodox Christian Icons, Rome Antique, In Icons, Hand Gesture, Art Sacre, Byzantine Art

What does this hand gesture mean in Icons?

This is an extract from a longer post about the Icon of Christ, but deserves a separate entry. It explains the meaning behind the way Christ and the Saints are sometimes shown holding their right h…

Orthodox Christian Icons

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Christian Hand signs

We often find in iconography and in stained glass windows in churches, of saints and Jesus using certain hand gestures. There is two in particular that are used a lot. Both of these have a particul…

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The Unusual Glass-Bead Icons of Angelika Artemenko

I have just learned of a most unusual iconographer from Ukraine whose medium is primarily glass beads. Her name is Angelika Artemenko, 26 years old. Despite her unconventional technique, she works …

Mary Corbet's Needle 'n Thread

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Is “Write” Wrong?: A Discussion of Iconology Lingo Early Christian, Art University, Paint Icon, Orthodox Christian Icons, Religious Paintings, University Of Pittsburgh, Byzantine Art, Byzantine Icons, Religious Icons

Is “Write” Wrong?: A Discussion of Iconology Lingo

Professor John Yiannias, Ph.D., expert in Early Christian and Byzantine Art, University of Pittsburgh, has a bold opinion on the issue of why “write” is the wrong verb to use for making an icon. “W…

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How Icons Are Born in the Icon-painting Studio of St. Elisabeth Convent | Church Blog

How Icons Are Born in the Icon-painting Studio of St. Elisabeth Convent. Find out about it in our monastery blog. We have been writing about Christianity, church history, church products and crafts, the lives of the great ascetics, etc.

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Step by step: Painting the face

This is not of course the only way to paint a face, but in my opinion it is a very good method for both beginers and more advanced students. I paint exclusively in egg tempera, so all my tutorials …

Iconography Art

Comic Book Wallpaper

Virgin Mary Art

Colored Pencil Portrait

Orthodox Christian Icons

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The Technique of Panel Icon Painting — Saint Gregory of Sinai Monastery

The Technique of Panel Icon Painting — Saint Gregory of Sinai Monastery

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Unusual Icons of Saints That Few Know About | Church Blog

Unusual Icons of Saints That Few Know About. Find out about it in our monastery blog. We have been writing about Christianity, church history, church products and crafts, the lives of the great ascetics, etc.

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Christ Walking On Water Icon by Georgi Chimev. But why won't Pinterest allow it right side up? Jesus Orthodox Icons, Russian Orthodox Icons, Iconography Art, Catholic Iconography, Orthodox Iconography, Walking On Water, Church Icon, Water Icon, Jesus Christ Painting

Christ Walking On Water

Christ Walking On Water Icon by Georgi Chimev. But why won't Pinterest allow it right side up?

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