✦ Orthodox icons for prayer, contemplation, and the life of the Church

Sacred images in the Orthodox Tradition.

Hand-painted Orthodox Christian icons available as originals, fine-art prints, and digital downloads.

A quiet, reverent storefront for Christ, the Mother of God, the Forerunner, and beloved saints.

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Christ the Pantocrator

One of the most enduring images of the Orthodox tradition, depicting Christ blessing with His right hand and holding the Holy Gospel.

Theological note

Icons as witness, not decoration

The holy icon bears witness to the reality of the Incarnation. Because the Son of God truly became man, He may be depicted according to His human nature. The icon is therefore not merely religious art, nor a decorative object, but a visible confession of the Gospel.

Following the teaching of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, the icon belongs to the prayer and worship of the Church. Through line, colour, and form, it proclaims the same Christ who is preached in Scripture and encountered in the liturgy.

The icon invites the faithful not simply to observe, but to pray. It directs the mind and heart beyond the image toward the person depicted and toward the Kingdom of God revealed in Christ.

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Six available icons

Christ the Pantocrator

27.5 × 20.5 cm
Egg tempera and gold leaf on gessoed wood panel
Original / Print / Digital

Theological note: Christ Pantocrator, the “Ruler of All,” is shown blessing with His right hand and holding the Holy Gospel in His left. The cruciform halo proclaims the divine Name, while the Gospel text recalls the call to follow Christ in discipleship and communion.

Original Icon £445

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The Mother of God

27.5 × 20.5 cm
Egg tempera on gessoed wood panel
Original / Print / Digital

Theological note: The Mother of God Hodegetria, “She Who Shows the Way,” presents Christ to the world. Her gesture directs attention away from herself and toward her Son, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Original Icon £395

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Saint John the Forerunner

27.5 × 20.5 cm
Egg tempera and gold leaf on gessoed wood panel
Original / Print / Digital

Theological note: Saint John stands at the threshold of the Old and New Covenants. Prophet, ascetic, and martyr, he prepared the way for the coming of Christ. The wings traditionally given to the Forerunner signify his role as the messenger sent before the Lord.

Original Icon £395

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Saint Nicholas of Myra

26 × 33 cm
Egg tempera on gessoed wood panel
No gold leaf
Original / Print / Digital

Theological note: Saint Nicholas of Myra is one of the most beloved saints of the Orthodox Church, remembered for his compassion, generosity, and steadfast defence of the faith. As archbishop of Myra, he became a pattern of pastoral care and charity, and his icon reminds the faithful of Christ’s call to mercy and confession.

Original Icon £395

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Saint Seraphim of Sarov

17.5 × 21 cm
Egg tempera and gold leaf on gessoed wood panel
Original / Print / Digital

Theological note: Saint Seraphim is remembered for his teaching that the purpose of the Christian life is the acquisition of the Holy Spirit. His life of prayer, humility, and joy continues to inspire Christians throughout the world.

Original Icon £295

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Saint Marina

17.5 × 21 cm
Egg tempera and gold leaf on gessoed wood panel
Original / Print / Digital

Theological note: Saint Marina is honoured as a virgin martyr whose steadfast confession of Christ endured persecution and suffering. Holding the martyr’s cross, she stands as a witness to courage, fidelity, and hope in the Resurrection.

Original Icon £295

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Offerings

Digital files, fine-art prints, and originals

Digital Download

£20

High-resolution file for approved personal, parish, and editorial use.

Fine-Art Print

From £35

Museum-quality print for homes, prayer corners, and gifts.

Original Icon

From £295

Hand-painted icon on panel, available for direct purchase or commission.

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