Christ said "I am the way, and the truth, and the life." Catachumens seeking to bring Christ into their lives and homes may begin with an icon of Jesus Christ. Pictured here is the icon of Jesus Christ the Lifegiver, a title fitting for our Lord and Savior.

All icons of Jesus Christ can be found here.

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

The monastic fathers of the Church encourage us to say the Jesus Prayer in our hearts at all times. The prayer rope is the ideal tool to learn to pray in this fashion. We hold the rope in the right hand and thumb through a knot each time we say the prayer.

All prayer ropes and monastic items can be found here.

Written by Hieromonk Gregorios, this is a tremendous resource and lifelong reading companion for any Orthodox Christian. It is a comprehensive yet succinct Orthodox catechism, suitable for students and teachers, from the newest Catechumen to the cradle Orthodox Christian. Read more here.

The Hospitality of Abraham is a traditional wedding gift for a newlywed couple. In the Old Testament, the Holy Trinity appeared in the form of three angels to Abraham and Sarah who treated their divine visitors with love, respect and hospitality. As a gift, this icon is a blessed wish to the newlyweds to always keep the Holy Trinity in their home. 

The Archangel Michael is the Leader of the Heavenly Hosts and steadfast protector of humanity throughout the ages. An icon of the Archangel Michael is an appropriate gift for a loved one who travels or who begins a new job. The Archangel Michael protects us in our endeavors to the glory of God. 

The Holy Archangels, as servants of God, protect humanity as well. The Synaxis of the Holy Archangels icon is traditionally placed in the entryway of the home and therefore makes a wonderful gift for someone moving into a new home. The Holy Archangels protect our homes from demonic influence and help us to orient our lives around Jesus Christ. 

Saint John Chrysostom's name translates to "Golden Mouth", in honor of his esteemed and beloved oratory on behalf of the Orthodox faith. Saint John was known for his deep yet accessible sermons and preachings, the standard to which all clergy strive. Accordingly, an icon of Saint John Chrysostom is a perfect gift for any seminarian or clergy. 

The Ampelos icon is also a wonderful gift for clergy, newly-ordained or otherwise. As our Lord Jesus Christ said, "I am the vine, you are the branches," in reference to His Apostles and as depicted in the Ampelos icon ("Ampelos" is Greek for "vine"). Because Orthodox clergy are ordained by the laying on of hands, all the way back to the Apostles themselves, this is an especially meaningful gift for clergy, given they are literally part of the spiritual vine extending all the way back to Jesus Christ Himself. 

The Bilingual Divine and Sacred Gospel is a wonderful gift for any Orthodox Christian but especially for seminarians or clergy. This Holy Gospel is uniquely beautiful, hardbound in red cloth with gold stamping, gilded edges, two page-marker ribbons and a clothbound gold-stamped slipcase. To aid in prayer and fortify our joy in Christ’s words, this edition includes original color illuminations based on ancient prototypes and finely pencil-drawn iconographic illustrations, providing a uniquely Orthodox aesthetic.

The “Holy Unmercenaries” are an honored group of Orthodox Christian Saints who refused payment for good deeds, most notably for healing of body but also for other services. These Saints lived out Christ’s exhortation: “Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8). The word “unmercenaries” is a transliteration of the Greek term “αναργυρων” which means “without silver”, indicating refusal of payment for services, since silver was the primary currency during the early years of the Church and most of human history since the invention of money.

This icon honors a large grouping of 20 Holy Unmercenaries from the early church. Read more here.

Saint Nektarios of Aegina is a widely beloved Saint who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries AD. With a life full of tribulations, Saint Nektarios navigated the storms of life with his eyes on the One True God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a beloved teacher and founder of Holy Trinity Monastery on Aegina and spent many of his later years teaching the monks and nuns and in theological writings. He is very often invoked by those suffering from cancer or other physical ailments. 

Saint Panteleimon is one of the most well-known of the Holy Unmercenaries, born in the late 3rd Century AD. He grew up as an accomplished physician, eventually deciding to serve people in need free of charge. He performed many miracles in the name of Jesus Christ, including giving sight to a blind man. Saint Panteleimon is almost always depicted holding a medical utensil and a box, commonly used at the time to store and administer medicines, depicting his status as a healer. He is invoked by the faithful for aid in all kinds of physical ailments. 

The Three Holy Hierarchs, Saints John Chrysostom, Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian, are three of the most important early fathers of the Church. Their efforts in defense of the One True Faith were instrumental in establishing the formal liturgical life of the Church on earth in accordance with God's revelation. The Hierarchs were highly educated, using their gifts in defense of the Church, and their icon is a traditional gift for graduates, reminding them to use their education to the glory of God. 

The EOB New Testament Portable is a unique and beautifully typeset edition of New Testament and intended for maximum portability. As young adults leave their home to pursue their studies, this is a meaningful way for their faith to travel with them.

Saint Gregory the Theologian is one of the Three Holy Hierarchs and is a patron saint of scholars and educators. A beneficiary of the finest classical education of the Roman world, he dedicated his life to the Church, helping craft the theological foundation of the Orthodox Faith for all generations. The icon of Saint Gregory is deeply meaningful for graduates or those with high scholarly achievements, a vivid reminder that our gifts come from God and dedication of those gifts to God and His Church is the highest calling for any person. 

Naturally, the icon of the Baptism of Jesus Christ is a perfectly appropriate gift for any baptism, whether to the newly baptized, the godparents or the parents. In allowing Himself to be baptized by John the Forerunner, our Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated to us the Mystery of Holy Baptism which the Orthodox Church emulates to this day. 

The Mystery of Holy Baptism is a perfect gift for any person participating in a Baptism, particularly godparents. Hieromonk Gregorios of Mount Athos concisely and beautifully explains the Mystery of Holy Baptism and its effects on those who undergo it. By understanding the Mystery more clearly, we will be grateful to the Gift-giver and labor spiritually for the healing of our soul by means of repentance. Furthermore, those who serve as godparents will understand both the honor and responsibility which will accompany them throughout their lives.

All Orthodox Christians should have an icon of their Patron Saint or Nameday in their home. Most Orthodox faithful are named after individual saints, such as Saint John the Baptist, the Theotokos, Saint Dimitrios, Saint Paraskevi, etc. Some are named after Feast Days, such as men named Foti or Fotios, who celebrate their Nameday on Theophany. Look through our holy icons of the Saints for your Patron Saint! We are also happy to arrange custom orders for icons that you may not see on our website.

The icon of The Resurrection is the definitive icon of Pascha, celebrating the absolute triumph over death by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The icon depicts Jesus Christ descending into Hades and pulling Adam and Eve from the tombs, symbolizing His victory back to the very beginning of mankind. The two golden bars under Jesus’ feet (note that His feet and hands still carry the signs of His crucifixion) are the gates of Hades which He has broken open. On the left of the icon, we see David and Solomon, representing those who died before Jesus’ crucifixion, waiting patiently in Hades for their Messiah. On the right side of the icon, we see Abel as a shepherd, the first person to die as a result of the Fall, as well as Saint John the Baptist. In the darkness below, keys, locks & chains symbolize that He has entered and conquered both death and Hades.

Matching the deepest point of sorrow and lamentation during Holy Week, the icon of The Crucifixion shows Jesus Christ on the Cross, flanked by the Theotokos and John the Theologian. Blood spills from His hands, feet and side, as our Lord's body slides down the Cross towards death. But just as the Holy Friday services, called "Lamentations", look forward to the Resurrection, so, too, does the icon of the Crucifixion look past the Crucifixion to the Resurrection. The Old Testament Prophets who prophesied Christ's death and resurrection surround the icon (Moses, Isaiah, Malachi and Jeremiah), reminding us that, as foretold, our Lord will vanquish - and already has vanquished - death for all time! 

The icon "The Extreme Humility of Jesus Christ" depicts Jesus Christ, the Immortal God who created the universe, suffering as described in the Holy Week Gospels. He was reduced to the most humbling of circumstances, publicly put to death as a common criminal in a brutal and humiliating execution, betrayed by one of His closest followers for a handful of silver. Christ’s hands bear the bloody marks of the nails and His side still bleeds from the wound inflicted by the soldier. His head is inclined, eyes closed, in suffering and death. Only a God Who loves humanity deeply, passionately, would undergo such a terrible trial at the hands of His creation.

The icon of Jesus Christ the Bridegroom is shown during the first three services of Holy Week, starting on Palm Sunday evening. It is one of the most characteristic depictions of Jesus himself. He is illustrated in a state of total humility, with a crown of thorns and a somber look with downcast eyes. Despite this, He wears richly adorned robes of a Bridegroom, highlighting His Passion for the Church, his “Bride”. Only a God with such love for humanity would be willing to endure the trials to come.

The Cross is the foundation of our Orthodox faith and always found in every prayer corner. There is no time like Pascha to remember the sacrifice that Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ made for our salvation.

"O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance; grant victory to the faithful over their adversaries. And protect Your commonwealth, by the power of Your Cross."

This unique icon depicting Jesus Christ entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday knowing his impending Crucifixion would take place. As always, his humility was ever present as he entered on a donkey rather than on horseback.

The most well-known and traditional depiction of the Nativity of Christ, the "Adoration of the Magi" shows the scene of the biblical Magi, also known as the Three Kings, presenting their gifts (gold, frankincense and myrrh) to the newborn baby Jesus. The Magi were astronomers from Persia, and saw the star years before Christ’s birth. Having never before seen anything like this, they decided to travel to the star. Upon arrival in Bethlehem, they found the stable in which Jesus was born and bestowed their gifts. May we always let Christ be born into our hearts each year on the Nativity! 

While the Panagia Eleoussa is an appropriate icon for all occasions, it is always appropriate as a Christmas gift, especially for mothers. The Panagia Eleoussa shows the Theotokos caressing her son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with loving tenderness. It is an emotion every mother has felt deeply for her children. Because the Nativity commemorates the birth of Christ, it is a reminder of a mother's love as well as the love the Theotokos has for all of humanity as our prime intercessor. 

While Saint Nicholas is the gift-bringer for Christmas in the West, in Greece the bringer of gifts is in fact Saint Basil. Saint Basil the Great is celebrated on January 1 and, in Greece, Saint Basil leaves presents in the children's shoes on New Year's Day. Saint Basil established the guidelines for the monastic life to include community life, liturgical prayer and manual labor, as the solitary life did not call him. Because of the majesty and keenness of his eloquence, he is honored as "the revealer of heavenly things" and "the Great." In addition to being a great theologian, Saint Basil was known for taking care of the poor and underprivileged. He organized a soup kitchen and distributed food to the poor. He also worked to reform thieves and encouraged his clergy to not be tempted by wealth.