http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10008/The_Pantokrator_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch18_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Pantokrator - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70238/Amulet_-_Pendant_Rectangular_%28Filaxto%29 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/amulets/7900-00_300.jpg The Amulets - Pendants do include flowers from Epitaphios and cotton with Oil and Myrh from the Church. Amulet - Pendant Rectangular (Filaxto) 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/52003/Mount_Athos_Incense_-_Premium_Quality_100gr http://www.oramaworld.com/images/athosnet/incense/ATH_92_300.jpg Mount Athos Incense made from natural fragrances. Please select from the 26 available fragrances below. Mount Athos Incense - Premium Quality 100gr 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70026/Prayer_Rope_from_wool_33_knots http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/praying_ropes/ATH_85_300.jpg Hand made prayer rope by Mount Athos monks. These prayer ropes are made from woolen cord. Prayer Rope from wool 33 knots 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/60095/Simple_Float http://www.oramaworld.com/images/oil_candles/wicks_floats/7620-50_300.jpg Extra Float for Oil Candle Simple Float 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/60096/M.Athos_Design_Float http://www.oramaworld.com/images/oil_candles/wicks_floats/7620-55_300.jpg Extra Float for Oil Candle M.Athos Design Float 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10055/Michael_Archangel_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st128_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. <Commemorates on: November 8 Michael Archangel - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/50048/Incense_Coal_-_Quality_B_%28110_tablets%29 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/incense_burners/incense_fragrance/7610_300.jpg Packet with Rolls of Coal tablets for incense Incense Coal - Quality B (110 tablets) 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70023/Prayer_Rope_100_knots http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/praying_ropes/ATH_80_300.jpg Hand made prayer rope from Mount Athos. These prayer ropes are made from woolen cord. Prayer Rope 100 knots 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10273/Life-giving_Spring_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th21_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Odegetrias Life-giving Spring - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10201/Saint_Athanasius_the_Great_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st4_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: January 18 He was born in Alexandria about the year 296. He received an excellent training in Greek letters and especially in the sacred Scriptures. Saint Alexander, the Archbishop of Alexandria, brought him up in piety, ordained him his deacon, and, after deposing Arius for his blasphemy against the Divinity of the Son of God, took Athanasius to the First Council in Nicaea in 325; Saint Athanasius was to spend the remainder of his life labouring in defence of this holy Council. In 326, before his death, Alexander appointed Athanasius his successor. The great Athanasius passed the remaining seven years of his life in peace. Saint Athanauus wrote the life of Saint Anthony the Great, with whom he spent time in his youth; ordained Saint Frumentius first Bishop of Ethiopia; and in his Paschal Encyclical for the year 367 set forth the books of the Old and New Testaments accepted by the Church as canonical. Saint Athanasius the Great - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70025/Prayer_Rope_33_knots http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/praying_ropes/ATH_75_300.jpg Hand made prayer rope from Mount Athos. These prayer ropes are made from woolen cord. Prayer Rope 33 knots 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10067/Andrew_the_Apostle_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st14_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios, Oinoi Commemorates on: November 30 This Saint was from Bethsaida of Galilee; he was the son of Jonas and the brother of Peter, the chief of the Apostles. He had first been a disciple of John the Baptist; afterwards, on hearing the Baptists witness concerning Jesus, when he pointed Him out with his finger and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, Which take away the sin of the world" he straightway followed Christ, and became His first disciple; wherefore he is called the First called of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Saviour, he preached in various lands; and having suffered many things for His Names sake, he died in Patras of Achaia, where he was crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X," the first letter of "Christ" in Greek; this cross is also the symbol of Saint Andrew. Andrew the Apostle - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30036/Nama_Wine_%28375ml%29 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/altar_wines/ROU_NAM_300.jpg Varieties : Mantilaria, Aidani, Asyrtiko, Athiri and Mavrathiro Locality : Thira (Santorini) Vineyard : Thira (Santorini) Ground : established terraces of the island's sandy volcanic soil. Microclimate : Mediterranean , with intense sunlight, humid nights, low rainfall, for extensive ripening. Harvest : August Vinification : extensively ripened grapes, sun-dried for fifteen days, then controlled fermentation. Bottling : I. S. ROUSSOS PTY LTD, winery in the Episkopi district of Santorini. Average production (in bottles) : First year available : bottled, 1974 Characteristics : syrupy, a sun-ripened sweetness and after-taste, mildly tannin, full aroma and a glowing, deep, red colour. Alcoholic content : 10.5% Serving temperature : 8o - 10o C To accompany : set aside for Holy Communion. Nama Wine (375ml) 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10025/The_Baptism_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv6_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Baptism - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70234/Prayer_Rope_Floss_50_knots http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/praying_ropes/ATH_79_300.jpg Hand made prayer rope from Mount Athos Monks. Prayer Rope Floss 50 knots 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10340/The_Good_Shepherd_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch12_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Configuration,Kimi The Good Shepherd - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/52004/Mount_Athos_Incense_-_Premium_Quality_1_kgr http://www.oramaworld.com/images/athosnet/incense/ATH_91_300.jpg Mount Athos Incense made from natural fragrances. Please select from the 26 available fragrances below. Mount Athos Incense - Premium Quality 1 kgr 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10470/Saint_Andrew_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_30_300.jpg Commemorates on: November 30 This Saint was from Bethsaida of Galilee; he was the son of Jonas and the brother of Peter, the chief of the Apostles. He had first been a disciple of John the Baptist; afterwards, on hearing the Baptists witness concerning Jesus, when he pointed Him out with his finger and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, Which take away the sin of the world" he straightway followed Christ, and became His first disciple; wherefore he is called the First called of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Saviour, he preached in various lands; and having suffered many things for His Names sake, he died in Patras of Achaia, where he was crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X," the first letter of "Christ" in Greek; this cross is also the symbol of Saint Andrew. Saint Andrew - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210008/The_Pantokrator_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch18_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Pantokrator - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/60094/Natural_Bee_Wax_Wicks_for_Oil_Candles http://www.oramaworld.com/images/oil_candles/wicks_floats/7620-40_300.jpg Natural Bee Wax Quality A Natural Bee Wax Wicks for Oil Candles 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10337/Panagia_%3AThe_Hope_of_All_the_Faithfull_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th68_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia :The Hope of All the Faithfull - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80087/The_Church_At_Prayer_-_The_Mystical_Liturgy_Of_The_Heart http://www.oramaworld.com/images/books/aimil_prth_engl_300.jpg Author: Archimandrite Aimilianos, of Simonos Petra<img src="/images/books/aimilianos_simonopetritis.jpg">He was born in Piraeus in 1934. He was Abbot of the Monastery of Simonos Petras, Holy Mountain (1973-2000). Pages: 168 ISBN: 960-518-251-3 The Church At Prayer - The Mystical Liturgy Of The Heart 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70024/Prayer_Rope_50_knots http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/praying_ropes/ATH_81_300.jpg Hand made prayer rope from Mount Athos. These prayer ropes are made from woolen cord. Prayer Rope 50 knots 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110025/The_Baptism_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv6_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Baptism - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210025/The_Baptism_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv6_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Baptism - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10047/Mark_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st119_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: April 25 Mark was an idolater from Cyrene of Pentapolis, which is near Libya. Having come to the Faith of Christ through the Apostle Peter. he followed him to Rome. While there. at the prompting of Peter himself and at the request of the Christians living there. he wrote his Gospel in Greek. and it is second in order after Matthews. Afterwards, travelling to Egypt. he preached the Gospel there and was the first to establish the Church in Alexandria. The idolaters, unable to bear his preaching, seized him, bound him with ropes, and dragged him through the streets until he, cut to pieces on rocks, gave up his soul. It is said that he completed his life in martyrdom about the year 68. He is depicted in holy icons with a lion next to him, one of the living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10). and a symbol of Christs royal office, as Saint Irenaeus of Lyons writes. Mark the Apostle and Evangelist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110340/The_Good_Shepherd_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch12_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Configuration,Kimi The Good Shepherd - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90044/Small_Flag_Byzantine_Double-Headed_Eagle http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/byz_300.jpg Flag size : 15x23cm According to the history Michael VIII Paleologue adopted this symbol after he had reconquered Constantinople from the Crusaders in 1261. It represented looking towards the East (Asia Minor, traditional power center of the Byzantine-government in exile after the IVth Crusade) and theWest (newly reconquered land in Europe.) The double-headed eagle had in the two centuries of Paleologue rule become identified not just with the dynasty but with the Empire itself and, more generally, with institutions and cultural ideas outside the Byzantine Empire that still remained centered on Constantinople. Most obvious of these is the Greek Orthodox Church, centered in theory in Istanbul to this day, and so it is not surprising that the Church would use the flag. Small Flag Byzantine Double-Headed Eagle 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90076/Tsarouchia http://www.oramaworld.com/images/traditional_costumes/tsarouhia_300.jpg Tsarouchia are the Greek traditional shoes hand made from leather. Please specify the exact size you would like in the comments area provided during the check out process. Tsarouchia 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/52002/Mount_Athos_Incense_-_Quality_B_1_kgr http://www.oramaworld.com/images/athosnet/incense/ATH_91_300.jpg Mount Athos Incense made from natural fragrances. Please select from the 5 available fragrances below. Mount Athos Incense - Quality B 1 kgr 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210340/The_Good_Shepherd_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch12_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Configuration,Kimi The Good Shepherd - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10112/Saint_George_on_Horseback_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st186_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia. His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother, and then were finally transferred to the church which was raised up in his name. Saint George on Horseback - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10010/The_Light-Giver_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch22_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Light-Giver - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210310/Panagia_Glykophilousa__Kardiotissa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th8_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markela Panagia Glykophilousa Kardiotissa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110310/Panagia_Glykophilousa__Kardiotissa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th8_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markela Panagia Glykophilousa Kardiotissa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10362/Saint_Ariadne_Full_Figure_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st264_300.jpg Iconographer: Kouzigianni Anne Cemmemorates on:September 18 Saint Ariadne Full Figure - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10318/The_Last_Supper_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v11_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael The Last Supper - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110008/The_Pantokrator_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch18_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Pantokrator - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70029/Prayer_Rope_33_knots_from_metal_fibre http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/praying_ropes/ATH_71_300.jpg Hand made prayer rope from Mount Athos Monks. These prayer ropes are made from metal fibre. Prayer Rope 33 knots from metal fibre 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10310/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__Kardiotissa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th8_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markela Panagia The Glykophilousa Kardiotissa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10296/Panagia_Formidable_Protection_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th53_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia Formidable Protection - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10509/The_Pentecost_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/v_126_300.jpg The Pentecost - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70233/Prayer_Rope_Floss_100_knots http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/praying_ropes/ATH_78_300.jpg Hand made prayer rope from Mount Athos Monks. Prayer Rope Floss 100 knots 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10266/Panagia_Gorgoypekoos_with_Angels_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th13_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon, Holy Monastery of St.Anne Panagia Gorgoypekoos with Angels - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10385/Saint_Urania_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st317_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Urania - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10023/Christ_Descent_into_Hell_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv3_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Christ Descent into Hell - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10255/Saint_John_the_Baptist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st93_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal <Commemorates on: January 7 Saint John the Baptist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10089/Saint_Stephen_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st162_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 27 Saint Stephen was a Jew, by race, and, as some say, a disciple of Gamaliel, the teacher of the Law. He was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles established in Jerusalem to Care for the poor, and to distribute alms to them. Being a man hill of faith and of the Holy Spirit, he performed great signs and wonders among the people. While disputing with the Jews concerning Jesus, and wisely refuting their every contradiction, so that no one was able to withstand the wisdom and the spirit whereby he spake, he was slandered as a blasphemer and was dragged off to the Sanhedrin of the elders. There with boldness be proved from the divine Scriptures the coming of the Just One (Jesus), of Whom they had become the betrayers and murderers, and he reproved their faithless and hardheartedness. And finally, gazing into Heaven and beholding the divine glory, he said: "Lo, I see the Heavens opened and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God." But when they heard this, they stopped up their ears, and with anger cast him out of the city and stoned him, while he was calling out and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then, imitating the long-suffering of the Master, he bent his knees and prayed in a loud voice for them that were stoning him, and he said, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge," And saying this, he fell asleep, thus becoming the first among the Martyrs of the Church of Christ. Saint Stephen - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90045/Byzantine_%26_National_Flags http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/normal_flags_300.jpg In this section you can choose from our selection of flags: <li>Byzantine <li>National flags (American, Canadian, Australian, Russian, Greek, etc) Please choose the flag size and write the desired theme of the flag in the comments field provided during the checkout process. Byzantine & National Flags 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110296/Panagia_Formidable_Protection_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th53_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia Formidable Protection - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210112/Saint_George_on_Horseback_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st186_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia. His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother, and then were finally transferred to the church which was raised up in his name. Saint George on Horseback - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10250/Saint_John_the_Theologian_and_Evangelist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st89_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Commemorates on: May 8 This Apostle was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and the brother of James the elder. First a fisherman by trade, he became an Apostle and the beloved Disciple of Christ. Only he of all the Disciples followed Him even to the Cross, and was entrusted with the care of our Saviours Mother, as it were another son to her, and a brother of Christ the Teacher. After this, he preached throughout Asia Minor, especially in Ephesus. When the second persecution against the Christians began in the year 96 during the reign of Domitian, he was taken in bonds to Rome, and there was cast into a vat filled to the brim with boiling oil. Coming forth therefrom unharmed, he was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation. Returning again to Ephesus after the death of the tyrant, he wrote his Gospel and his three Catholic Epistles. In all, he lived ninety-five years and fell asleep in the Lord during the reign of Trajan in the year 100. Saint John the Theologian and Evangelist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10205/Saint_Demetrius_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st43_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: October 26 Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thcssalonica in 190, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by time, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Saint Demetrius - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10126/Saint_Constantine_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st199_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 21 This great and renowned sovereign of the Christians was the son of Constantius Chlorus (the ruler of the westernmost parts of the Roman empire), and of the blessed Helen. He was born in 272, in (according to some authorities) Naissus of Dardania, a city on the Hellespont. In 306, when his father died, he was proclaimed successor to his throne. In 312, on learning that Maxentius and Maximinus had joined forces against him, he attacked and mightily conquered him. The following day, Constantine entered Rome in triumph and was proclaimed Emperor of the West by the Senate.In 324 he became monarch over the West and the East. Under him and because of him all the persecutions against the Church ceased.. In 325 he gathered the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea. In 324, in the ancient city of Byzantium, he laid the foundations of the new capital of his realm, and solemnly inaugurated it on May 11, 330, naming it after himself, Constantinople. Falling ill near Nicomedia, he requested to receive divine Baptism, and when he had been deemed worthy of the Holy Mysteries, he reposed in 337, on May 21 or 22, the day of Pentecost, having lived sixty-five years. Saint Constantine - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90051/Flag_Small_Standing_First_Byzantine http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/4b_300.jpg Flag size : 15x23cm The first Byzantine Empire Flag, is otherwise mentioned as the 4B Flag. The meaning of four Bs in the four side : King of Kings, ruling over Kings is the translation taken from Greek. Flag Small Standing First Byzantine 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70235/Medium_Double_Sided_Wooden_Prosphora_Seal http://www.oramaworld.com/images/athosnet/xiloglipta/ATH_162_300.jpg Holy Bread Prosphora Seal or Prosfora Stamp from monks of Mount Athos. Diameter : 5.5 in (14.5 cm) Medium Double Sided Wooden Prosphora Seal 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69032/Vigil_Candle_Corfu_Design_1_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_23_176_300.jpg Size: (19 x 11 cm) - (7.5 x 4.3 in) Vigil Candle Corfu Design 1 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210296/Panagia_Formidable_Protection_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th53_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia Formidable Protection - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210393/Saint_Nicholas_Help_of_Mariners_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st325_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 6. This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330. As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council Of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike my man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of tie bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time. Saint Nicholas Help of Mariners - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/112066/Virgin_Vladimir http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_vladimir_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin Vladimir.A Byzantian icon (1131 A.D.) from Constantinople. It portrays the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) and is characterized by the sad and serious countenance of the Virgin who envisages the impending drama. She holds tenderly the child Jesus, who is embracing her. The icon is painted in egg tempera on wood and is found in the Tretiakov Glalery in Moscow. Virgin Vladimir 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/52005/Incense_Coal_-_Premium_Quality_%28120_tablets%29 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/incense_burners/incense_fragrance/7610_300.jpg Packet with Rolls of Coal tablets of Premium Quality for the incense Incense Coal - Premium Quality (120 tablets) 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210318/The_Last_Supper_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v11_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael The Last Supper - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10026/The_Nativity_of_Christ_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv7_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Nativity of Christ - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/12066/Virgin_Vladimir http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_vladimir_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin Vladimir.A Byzantian icon (1131 A.D.) from Constantinople. It portrays the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) and is characterized by the sad and serious countenance of the Virgin who envisages the impending drama. She holds tenderly the child Jesus, who is embracing her. The icon is painted in egg tempera on wood and is found in the Tretiakov Glalery in Moscow. Virgin Vladimir 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/212066/Virgin_Vladimir http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_vladimir_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin Vladimir.A Byzantian icon (1131 A.D.) from Constantinople. It portrays the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) and is characterized by the sad and serious countenance of the Virgin who envisages the impending drama. She holds tenderly the child Jesus, who is embracing her. The icon is painted in egg tempera on wood and is found in the Tretiakov Glalery in Moscow. Virgin Vladimir 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10404/The_Adoration_of_the_Three_Magi_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v34_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia The Adoration of the Three Magi - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10208/Saint_Irene_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st47_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: May 5 Saint Irene was the daughter of a princelet called Licinius; named Penelope by her parents, through a divine revelation she was brought to faith in Christ and at Baptism was renamed Irene. In her zeal for piety she broke in pieces all the idols of her father, who commanded that she be trampled underfoot by horses. But while she remained unharmed, one of the horses rose up and cast down her father, killing him. By her prayer she raised him to life again, and he believed and was baptized. Afterwards, in many journeyings, Saint Irene suffered torments and punishments for her faith, but was preserved by the power of God, while working dread miracles and converting many thousands of souls. At last she came to Ephesus, where she fell asleep in peace, in the first half of the fourth century. Two days after her death, her gravestone was found lifted off, and her grave empty. At least two churches were dedicated to Saint Irene in Constantinople, and she is also the patroness of the Aegean island of Thera, which is commonly called Santorin (or Santorini), a corruption of Saint Irene Saint Irene - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10022/The_Ascention_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv2_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Ascention - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10344/The_Vineyard_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv19_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Vineyard - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10170/Saint_Joseph_the_Betrothed_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st238_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella <Commemorates on: February 26 Saint Joseph the Betrothed - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10087/Saint_Spyridon_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st160_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi Commemorates on: December 12 Spyridon, the God-bearing Father of the Church, the great defender of Corfu and the boast of all the Orthodox, had Cyprus as his homeland. He was simple in manner and humble of heart. When he was joined to a wife, he begat of her a daughter whom they named Irene. After his wifes departure from this life, he was appointed Bishop of Trimythus. When the First Ecumenical Council was assembled in Nicaea, he also was present, and by means of his most simple words stopped the mouths of the Arians who were wise in their own conceit. By the divine grace which dwelt in him, he wrought such great wonders that he received the surname Wonderworker. So it is that, having tended his flock piously and in a manner pleasing to God, he imposed in the Lord about the year 350, leaving to his country his sacred relics as a consolation and source of healing for the faithful. Saint Spyridon - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10028/The_Crucifixion_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv9_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Crucifixion - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90079/Tong_Brass_for_Coal http://www.oramaworld.com/images/incense_burners/traditional_incense_burners/7611-22_300.jpg Extra Tong for Incense Coal Tong Brass for Coal 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53022/Censer_Athinaiko_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_40_312_300.jpg Size: (9 x 25 cm) - (3.5 x 9.8 in) Censer Athinaiko Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10396/The_Marriage_Feast_at_Canaa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v26_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Marriage Feast at Canaa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10001/Christ_Detail_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch0_300.jpg Iconographer: Nun Kassiani Christ Detail - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10421/Christ_Blessing_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_20_300.jpg Christ Blessing - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210026/The_Nativity_of_Christ_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv7_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Nativity of Christ - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210055/Michael_Archangel_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st128_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. <Commemorates on: November 8 Michael Archangel - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210194/Saint_Blaise_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st30_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: February 11 Saint Blaise was Bishop of Sebastia. Divine grace, through which he healed the diseases of men and beasts, and especially of infants, made his name famous. He contested for the Faith under Licinius in the year 316. Saint Blaise is invoked for the healing of throat ailments. Saint Blaise - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10076/Saint_Anne_the_Mother_of_Theotokou_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st15_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon, St.Anne <Commemorates on: September 9 Saint Anne the Mother of Theotokou - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10044/Saint_Maria_Magdalene_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st116_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: July 22 Saint Mary was from Magdala in Galilee on the Sea of Tiberias, and for this was named Magdalene. When the Lord Jesus cast out seven demons from her, from which she had been suffering, she became His faithful and inseparable disciple, following Him and ministering unto Him even to the time of His crucifixion and burial. Then, returning to Jerusalem together with the rest of the Myrrh-bearers, she prepared the fragrant spices for anointing the body of the Lord. And on the Lords day they came very early to the tomb, even before the Angels appeared declaring the Resurrection of the Lord. When Mary Magdalene saw the stone taken away from the tomb, she ran and proclaimed it to Peter and John. And returning immediately to the tomb and weeping outside, she was deemed worthy to be the first of the Myrrh-bearers to behold the Lord arisen from the dead, and when she fell at His feet, she heard Him say, "Touch Me not." After the Lords Ascension, nothing certain is known concerning her. Some accounts say that she went to Rome and later returned to Jerusalem, and from there proceeded to Ephesus, where she ended her life, preaching Christ. Although it is sometimes said that Saint Mary Magdalene was the "sinful woman" of the Gospel, this is nowhere stated in the tradition of the Church, in the sacred hymnology, or in the Holy Gospels themselves, which say only that our Lord cast seven demons out of her, not that she was a fallen woman. "Madeleine" is a form of Magdalene. Saint Maria Magdalene - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10418/Christ_Life_Images_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_138_300.jpg Christ Life Images - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210255/Saint_John_the_Baptist_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st93_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal <Commemorates on: January 7 Saint John the Baptist - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210396/The_Marriage_Feast_at_Canaa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v26_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Marriage Feast at Canaa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210398/Christ_Washing_the_Disciples%27_Feet_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v28_300.jpg Iconographer: Pachomaion Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10191/Saint_Basil_the_Great_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st27_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: January 1 Saint Basil the Great - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10115/Saint_Helen_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st189_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 21 She was Great Constantines mother. After her son had made the Faith of Christ triumphant throughout the Roman Empire, she undertook a journey to Jerusalem and found the Holy Cross on which our Lord was crucified. After this, Saint Helen, in her zeal to glorify Christ, erected churches in Jerusalem at the sites of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, in Bethlehem at the cave where our Saviour was born, another on the Mount of Olives whence He ascended into Heaven, and many others throughout the Holy Land, Cyprus, and elsewhere. She was proclaimed Augusta, her image was stamped upon golden coins, and two cities were named Helenopolis after her in Bithynia and in Palestine. Having been thus glorified for her piety, she departed to the Lord being about eighty years of age, according to some in the year 330, according to others, in 336. Saint Helen - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10064/Saint_Nicholas_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st137_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 6. This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330. As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council Of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike my man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of tie bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time. Saint Nicholas - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10009/The_Saviour_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch21_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi The Saviour - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/40072/Silver_Cross_925_with_Hand_Made_Christ_Body http://www.oramaworld.com/images/crosses/silver_crosses/NIK_130_300.jpg Size: 10x7.5in (25.8x19.2cm) Silver Cross 925 with Hand Made Christ Body 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110318/The_Last_Supper_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v11_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael The Last Supper - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110055/Michael_Archangel_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st128_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. <Commemorates on: November 8 Michael Archangel - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110026/The_Nativity_of_Christ_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv7_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Nativity of Christ - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210067/Andrew_the_Apostle_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st14_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios, Oinoi Commemorates on: November 30 This Saint was from Bethsaida of Galilee; he was the son of Jonas and the brother of Peter, the chief of the Apostles. He had first been a disciple of John the Baptist; afterwards, on hearing the Baptists witness concerning Jesus, when he pointed Him out with his finger and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, Which take away the sin of the world" he straightway followed Christ, and became His first disciple; wherefore he is called the First called of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Saviour, he preached in various lands; and having suffered many things for His Names sake, he died in Patras of Achaia, where he was crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X," the first letter of "Christ" in Greek; this cross is also the symbol of Saint Andrew. Andrew the Apostle - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10377/Saint_Kassiani_the_Hymnologist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st309_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Kassiani the Hymnologist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10334/Panagia_%22Platytera_of_the_Heavens%22_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th39_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia "Platytera of the Heavens" - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10274/Panagia_%22Full_of_Grace%22_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th23_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia "Full of Grace" - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10097/The_Holy_Trinity_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st171_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Holy Trinity - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10090/Saint_Stylianos_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st163_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: November 26 Saint Stylianos - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10027/The_Transfiguration_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv8_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Transfiguration - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10003/The_Life-Giver_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch10_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi The Life-Giver - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110255/Saint_John_the_Baptist_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st93_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal <Commemorates on: January 7 Saint John the Baptist - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110067/Andrew_the_Apostle_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st14_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios, Oinoi Commemorates on: November 30 This Saint was from Bethsaida of Galilee; he was the son of Jonas and the brother of Peter, the chief of the Apostles. He had first been a disciple of John the Baptist; afterwards, on hearing the Baptists witness concerning Jesus, when he pointed Him out with his finger and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, Which take away the sin of the world" he straightway followed Christ, and became His first disciple; wherefore he is called the First called of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Saviour, he preached in various lands; and having suffered many things for His Names sake, he died in Patras of Achaia, where he was crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X," the first letter of "Christ" in Greek; this cross is also the symbol of Saint Andrew. Andrew the Apostle - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210377/Saint_Kassiani_the_Hymnologist_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st309_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Kassiani the Hymnologist - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210404/The_Adoration_of_the_Three_Magi_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v34_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia The Adoration of the Three Magi - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30421/Nama_Wine_%28187ml%29 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/altar_wines/ROU_NAM_300.jpg Varieties : Mantilaria, Aidani, Asyrtiko, Athiri and Mavrathiro Locality : Thira (Santorini) Vineyard : Thira (Santorini) Ground : established terraces of the island's sandy volcanic soil. Microclimate : Mediterranean , with intense sunlight, humid nights, low rainfall, for extensive ripening. Harvest : August Vinification : extensively ripened grapes, sun-dried for fifteen days, then controlled fermentation. Bottling : I. S. ROUSSOS PTY LTD, winery in the Episkopi district of Santorini. Average production (in bottles) : First year available : bottled, 1974 Characteristics : syrupy, a sun-ripened sweetness and after-taste, mildly tannin, full aroma and a glowing, deep, red colour. Alcoholic content : 10.5% Serving temperature : 8o - 10o C To accompany : set aside for Holy Communion. Nama Wine (187ml) 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10346/On_the_Way_to_Golgotha_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv21_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha On the Way to Golgotha - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10331/The_Pentecost_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v6_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Pentecost - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10211/Saint_Catherine_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st5_300.jpg Iconographer: Kassianis & Kiprianis Commemorates on: November 25 Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. Saint Catherine - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10116/Twelve_Apostles_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st19_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha <Commemorates on: June 30 The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew, the First-called; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who was also the Evangelist and Theologian; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican, who was also called Levi and was an Evangelist; James the son of Alphaeus, and Jude (also called Lebbaeus, and surnamed Thaddaeus), the brother of James, the Brother of God; Simon the Cananite ("the Zealot"), and Matthias, who was elected to fill the place of Judas the traitor. Twelve Apostles - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110344/The_Vineyard_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv19_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Vineyard - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110001/Christ_Detail_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch0_300.jpg Iconographer: Nun Kassiani Christ Detail - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30378/Chalice_Set_Byzantine_Design_4_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_11_65_300.jpg Size: (13.5 x 27 cm) - (5.3 x 10.6 in) Chalice Set Byzantine Design 4 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110396/The_Marriage_Feast_at_Canaa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v26_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Marriage Feast at Canaa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110404/The_Adoration_of_the_Three_Magi_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v34_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia The Adoration of the Three Magi - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210001/Christ_Detail_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch0_300.jpg Iconographer: Nun Kassiani Christ Detail - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210010/The_Light-Giver_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch22_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Light-Giver - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210344/The_Vineyard_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv19_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Vineyard - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10398/Christ_Washing_the_Disciples%27_Feet_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v28_300.jpg Iconographer: Pachomaion Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10313/The_Annunciation_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv4_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael The Annunciation - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10005/Great_High_Priest_Enthroned_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch15_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Great High Priest Enthroned - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110170/Saint_Joseph_the_Betrothed_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st238_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella <Commemorates on: February 26 Saint Joseph the Betrothed - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110064/Saint_Nicholas_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st137_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 6. This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330. As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council Of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike my man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of tie bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time. Saint Nicholas - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110044/Saint_Maria_Magdalene_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st116_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: July 22 Saint Mary was from Magdala in Galilee on the Sea of Tiberias, and for this was named Magdalene. When the Lord Jesus cast out seven demons from her, from which she had been suffering, she became His faithful and inseparable disciple, following Him and ministering unto Him even to the time of His crucifixion and burial. Then, returning to Jerusalem together with the rest of the Myrrh-bearers, she prepared the fragrant spices for anointing the body of the Lord. And on the Lords day they came very early to the tomb, even before the Angels appeared declaring the Resurrection of the Lord. When Mary Magdalene saw the stone taken away from the tomb, she ran and proclaimed it to Peter and John. And returning immediately to the tomb and weeping outside, she was deemed worthy to be the first of the Myrrh-bearers to behold the Lord arisen from the dead, and when she fell at His feet, she heard Him say, "Touch Me not." After the Lords Ascension, nothing certain is known concerning her. Some accounts say that she went to Rome and later returned to Jerusalem, and from there proceeded to Ephesus, where she ended her life, preaching Christ. Although it is sometimes said that Saint Mary Magdalene was the "sinful woman" of the Gospel, this is nowhere stated in the tradition of the Church, in the sacred hymnology, or in the Holy Gospels themselves, which say only that our Lord cast seven demons out of her, not that she was a fallen woman. "Madeleine" is a form of Magdalene. Saint Maria Magdalene - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110010/The_Light-Giver_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch22_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Light-Giver - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30275/Mavrathiro_%28375ml%29 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/altar_wines/ROU_MAV_300.jpg Varieties : Mantilaria, Asyrtiko and Mavrathiro Locality : Thira (Santorini) Vineyard : Thira (Santorini) Ground: established terraces of the island's sandy volcanic soil. Microclimate : Mediterranean , with intense sunlight, humid nights, low rainfall, for extensive ripening. Harvest : (1998) August Vinification : Extensively ripened grapes, sun-dried for twenty days, with Mantilaria, Asyrtiko and Mavrathiro vinted together. Bottling : I. S. ROUSSOS PTY LTD, winery in the Episkopi district of Santorini. Average production (in bottles) : First year available : bottled, 1974 Characteristics : Dark, sweet, with blended aromas of wild cherry conserve, blackberry, cinnamon and clove. A full mature taste with hints of spices, leaving a pleasingly sweetness. Ages well. Alcoholic content : 12.5% Serving temperature : 8o - 10o C To accompany : nuts, fruitcake, conserves and chocolate morsels; also drunk as an aperitif or added to cocktails. Mavrathiro (375ml) 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30389/Holy_Wedding_Cup http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_12_76_300.jpg Handcrafted Gold Plated Holy Wedding Cup The ritual of the Holy Wedding Cup is based on the wedding of Cana of Galilee, where Jesus turned water into wine. The cup represents life and symbolizes the couple's mutual sharing of joy and sorrow. As they drink wine from the cup, they are reminded that from that moment they will share everything, doubling their joys and dividing their sorrows. Size: 3.5x8in (9x20cm) Holy Wedding Cup 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/29033/Triple_Candlestick_of_Resurrection http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_19_136_300.jpg Size: (20 x 32 cm) - (7.9 x 12.6 in) Triple Candlestick of Resurrection 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53023/Censer_Athinaiko_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_40_313_300.jpg Size: (9 x 25 cm) - (3.5 x 9.8 in) Censer Athinaiko with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80096/Paraklisis_-_Holy_Convent_of_the_Annunciation%2C_Ormylia http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_ormylia_paraklisi_300.jpg Service of the Great Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos Paraklisis - Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210003/The_Life-Giver_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch10_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi The Life-Giver - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210028/The_Crucifixion_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv9_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Crucifixion - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210044/Saint_Maria_Magdalene_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st116_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: July 22 Saint Mary was from Magdala in Galilee on the Sea of Tiberias, and for this was named Magdalene. When the Lord Jesus cast out seven demons from her, from which she had been suffering, she became His faithful and inseparable disciple, following Him and ministering unto Him even to the time of His crucifixion and burial. Then, returning to Jerusalem together with the rest of the Myrrh-bearers, she prepared the fragrant spices for anointing the body of the Lord. And on the Lords day they came very early to the tomb, even before the Angels appeared declaring the Resurrection of the Lord. When Mary Magdalene saw the stone taken away from the tomb, she ran and proclaimed it to Peter and John. And returning immediately to the tomb and weeping outside, she was deemed worthy to be the first of the Myrrh-bearers to behold the Lord arisen from the dead, and when she fell at His feet, she heard Him say, "Touch Me not." After the Lords Ascension, nothing certain is known concerning her. Some accounts say that she went to Rome and later returned to Jerusalem, and from there proceeded to Ephesus, where she ended her life, preaching Christ. Although it is sometimes said that Saint Mary Magdalene was the "sinful woman" of the Gospel, this is nowhere stated in the tradition of the Church, in the sacred hymnology, or in the Holy Gospels themselves, which say only that our Lord cast seven demons out of her, not that she was a fallen woman. "Madeleine" is a form of Magdalene. Saint Maria Magdalene - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210170/Saint_Joseph_the_Betrothed_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st238_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella <Commemorates on: February 26 Saint Joseph the Betrothed - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210329/Mount_Athos_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v23_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Mount Athos - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31006/Gospel_Cover_Vineyard_Design http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_11-01_300.jpg Size: 13.8x9.8in (35x25cm) Gospel Cover Vineyard Design 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31016/Censer_Russian http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_15-02_300.jpg Hand Crafted Ecclesiastical Censer Size: Medium - 3x9 inches (8x24 cm) Censer Russian 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10397/Christ_Healing_the_Various_Passions_of_Deseases_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v27_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Christ Healing the Various Passions of Deseases - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10353/Michael_Archangel_Full_Figure_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st256_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Michael Archangel Full Figure - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10332/The_Entry_into_Jerusalem_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v9_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Entry into Jerusalem - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10311/Glykophilousa__with_Angels_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th9_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of Zerbitsa Glykophilousa with Angels - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10238/Thomas_the_Apostle_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st77_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem, quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century. Thomas the Apostle - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10204/Daniel_the_Prophet_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st42_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on: December 17 Daniel, being still a lad, interpreted that mysterious image seen by Nabuchodonosor in a dream, an image that was composed of different metals, but was shattered and ground to dust by a certain stone which had been hewn out of a mountain without the hand of man. This vision clearly portrayed through the mountain the height of the Virgins holiness and the power of the Holy Spirit which overshadowed her. Through the image of the Stone, Christ was portrayed, Who was seedlessly born of her, and Who by His coming as the Godman would shatter and destroy all the kingdoms of the word, which were portrayed through the image; and He would raise them that believe in Him into His Heavenly Kingdom, which is eternal and everlasting. Thereupon, he signified in prophecy the time of His appearance in the Jordan, the beginning of His preaching of die Gospel, the time of His saving Passion, and the cessation of the worship according to the Mosaic Law. He portrayed most excellently the majestic and dread image of His second coming, presenting by means of words, as with living colours, the fiery throne which shall be set, the Eternal Judge Who shall sit thereon, the river of fire that shall flow forth before Him, the calling to account before the impartial judgment seat, the opened books of each ones deeds, the thousands upon thousands of them that minister to Him, and the ten thousands of them that stand in His presence. Daniel (whose name means God is judge) was called "man of desires" by the Angels that appeared, because he courageously disdained every desire of the body, even the very bread that is necessary for nourishment. Furthermore, he received this name because, in his longing for the freedom of those of his tribe, and his desire to know their future condition, he ceased not supplicating God, fasting and bending the knee three times a day. Because of this prayer he was cast into the den of lions, after he had been accused by his enemies as a transgressor of the decree issued through the proclamation of the king, that no one should worship or ask for anything from God or from men for thirty days, but only from the king. But having stopped the mouths of the lions by divine might, and appearing among them as though he were a shepherd of sheep, Daniel showed the impious the might of godlinness. Daniel the Prophet - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10195/Gabriel_Archangel_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st31_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Commemorates on: November 8 Supreme Commander of God and minister of the Divine glory, guide of men and leader of the bodiless hosts: Ask for what is to our profit and for great mercy, since thou art Supreme Commander of the bodiless hosts. Gabriel Archangel - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10169/Saint_Joachim_and_Anne_with_the_Virgin_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st237_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon,Holy Monastery Of St.Anne <Commemorates on: September 9 Saint Joachim and Anne with the Virgin - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10049/Matthew_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st122_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: November 16 This Apostle, who was also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and had Galilee as his homeland. A publican before being called by Christ, he became one of the Twelve Apostles, and an Evangelist. While still in Palestine, he wrote his Gospel first in Hebrew, being also the first of all to write the Gospel. When he is depicted in icons, there is portrayed next to him the likeness of a man, one of the symbolic living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel, which, as Saint Irenaeus writes, is a symbol of our Saviours Incarnation. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110076/Saint_Anne_the_Mother_of_Theotokou_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st15_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon, St.Anne <Commemorates on: September 9 Saint Anne the Mother of Theotokou - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110028/The_Crucifixion_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv9_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Crucifixion - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30387/Chalice_Set_Byzantine_Design_1_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_12_74_300.jpg Size: (13.5 x 27 cm) - (5.3 x 10.6 in) Chalice Set Byzantine Design 1 with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69019/Vigil_Candle_Byzantine_Design_1_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_22_163_300.jpg Size: (11 x 10 cm) - (4.3 x 3.9 in) Vigil Candle Byzantine Design 1 with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69024/Vigil_Candle_Byzantine_Design_1_with_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_22_168_300.jpg Size: (11 x 10 cm) - (4.3 x 3.9 in) Vigil Candle Byzantine Design 1 with Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210022/The_Ascention_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv2_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Ascention - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210064/Saint_Nicholas_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st137_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 6. This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330. As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council Of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike my man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of tie bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time. Saint Nicholas - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210090/Saint_Stylianos_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st163_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: November 26 Saint Stylianos - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210211/Saint_Catherine_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st5_300.jpg Iconographer: Kassianis & Kiprianis Commemorates on: November 25 Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. Saint Catherine - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10333/Panagia_%22Pantanassa%22_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th34_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of Zerbitsa Panagia "Pantanassa" - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10271/Enthroned_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th19_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Enthroned - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10056/Michael_and_Gabriel_the_Holy_Archangels_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st129_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Michael and Gabriel the Holy Archangels - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10428/Great_High_Priest_Enthroned_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_81_300.jpg Great High Priest Enthroned - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110333/Panagia_%22Pantanassa%22_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th34_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of Zerbitsa Panagia "Pantanassa" - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110211/Saint_Catherine_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st5_300.jpg Iconographer: Kassianis & Kiprianis Commemorates on: November 25 Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. Saint Catherine - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110204/Daniel_the_Prophet_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st42_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on: December 17 Daniel, being still a lad, interpreted that mysterious image seen by Nabuchodonosor in a dream, an image that was composed of different metals, but was shattered and ground to dust by a certain stone which had been hewn out of a mountain without the hand of man. This vision clearly portrayed through the mountain the height of the Virgins holiness and the power of the Holy Spirit which overshadowed her. Through the image of the Stone, Christ was portrayed, Who was seedlessly born of her, and Who by His coming as the Godman would shatter and destroy all the kingdoms of the word, which were portrayed through the image; and He would raise them that believe in Him into His Heavenly Kingdom, which is eternal and everlasting. Thereupon, he signified in prophecy the time of His appearance in the Jordan, the beginning of His preaching of die Gospel, the time of His saving Passion, and the cessation of the worship according to the Mosaic Law. He portrayed most excellently the majestic and dread image of His second coming, presenting by means of words, as with living colours, the fiery throne which shall be set, the Eternal Judge Who shall sit thereon, the river of fire that shall flow forth before Him, the calling to account before the impartial judgment seat, the opened books of each ones deeds, the thousands upon thousands of them that minister to Him, and the ten thousands of them that stand in His presence. Daniel (whose name means God is judge) was called "man of desires" by the Angels that appeared, because he courageously disdained every desire of the body, even the very bread that is necessary for nourishment. Furthermore, he received this name because, in his longing for the freedom of those of his tribe, and his desire to know their future condition, he ceased not supplicating God, fasting and bending the knee three times a day. Because of this prayer he was cast into the den of lions, after he had been accused by his enemies as a transgressor of the decree issued through the proclamation of the king, that no one should worship or ask for anything from God or from men for thirty days, but only from the king. But having stopped the mouths of the lions by divine might, and appearing among them as though he were a shepherd of sheep, Daniel showed the impious the might of godlinness. Daniel the Prophet - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110115/Saint_Helen_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st189_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 21 She was Great Constantines mother. After her son had made the Faith of Christ triumphant throughout the Roman Empire, she undertook a journey to Jerusalem and found the Holy Cross on which our Lord was crucified. After this, Saint Helen, in her zeal to glorify Christ, erected churches in Jerusalem at the sites of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, in Bethlehem at the cave where our Saviour was born, another on the Mount of Olives whence He ascended into Heaven, and many others throughout the Holy Land, Cyprus, and elsewhere. She was proclaimed Augusta, her image was stamped upon golden coins, and two cities were named Helenopolis after her in Bithynia and in Palestine. Having been thus glorified for her piety, she departed to the Lord being about eighty years of age, according to some in the year 330, according to others, in 336. Saint Helen - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110090/Saint_Stylianos_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st163_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: November 26 Saint Stylianos - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110022/The_Ascention_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv2_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Ascention - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110003/The_Life-Giver_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch10_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi The Life-Giver - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210023/Christ_Descent_into_Hell_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv3_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Christ Descent into Hell - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210076/Saint_Anne_the_Mother_of_Theotokou_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st15_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon, St.Anne <Commemorates on: September 9 Saint Anne the Mother of Theotokou - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210086/Saint_Sophia_and_her_Daughters_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st159_300.jpg Iconographer: Theodorakis Commemorates on: September 17 These Saints were from Italy and contested for the Faith about the year 126, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Faith was twelve years old, Hope, ten, and Love, nine; each was tormented and then beheaded, from the eldest to the youngest. Their mother Sophia mourned at their grave for three days, where she also fell asleep in peace; because of her courageous endurance in the face of her daughters sufferings, she is also counted a martyr. The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek; as for her daughters names, Faith, Hope, and Love (Charity), they are Pistis, Elpis, and Agape in Greek, and Vera, Nadezhda, and Lyubov in Russian. Saint Sophia and her Daughters - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210105/Saint_Christine_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st179_300.jpg Iconographer: Kantarelis Vas. Commemorates on: July 24 Saint Christina was from Tyre in Syria, the daughter of a pagan named Urban. Enlightened in her heart to believe in Christ, she broke her fathers idols, made of gold and silver, and distributed the pieces to the poor. When her father learned this, he punished her ruthlessly, then cast her into prison. The rulers subjected her to imprisonments, hunger, torments, the cutting off of her breasts and tongue, and finally impalement, in the year 200, during the reign of the Emperor Septimius Severus. Saint Christine - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210204/Daniel_the_Prophet_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st42_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on: December 17 Daniel, being still a lad, interpreted that mysterious image seen by Nabuchodonosor in a dream, an image that was composed of different metals, but was shattered and ground to dust by a certain stone which had been hewn out of a mountain without the hand of man. This vision clearly portrayed through the mountain the height of the Virgins holiness and the power of the Holy Spirit which overshadowed her. Through the image of the Stone, Christ was portrayed, Who was seedlessly born of her, and Who by His coming as the Godman would shatter and destroy all the kingdoms of the word, which were portrayed through the image; and He would raise them that believe in Him into His Heavenly Kingdom, which is eternal and everlasting. Thereupon, he signified in prophecy the time of His appearance in the Jordan, the beginning of His preaching of die Gospel, the time of His saving Passion, and the cessation of the worship according to the Mosaic Law. He portrayed most excellently the majestic and dread image of His second coming, presenting by means of words, as with living colours, the fiery throne which shall be set, the Eternal Judge Who shall sit thereon, the river of fire that shall flow forth before Him, the calling to account before the impartial judgment seat, the opened books of each ones deeds, the thousands upon thousands of them that minister to Him, and the ten thousands of them that stand in His presence. Daniel (whose name means God is judge) was called "man of desires" by the Angels that appeared, because he courageously disdained every desire of the body, even the very bread that is necessary for nourishment. Furthermore, he received this name because, in his longing for the freedom of those of his tribe, and his desire to know their future condition, he ceased not supplicating God, fasting and bending the knee three times a day. Because of this prayer he was cast into the den of lions, after he had been accused by his enemies as a transgressor of the decree issued through the proclamation of the king, that no one should worship or ask for anything from God or from men for thirty days, but only from the king. But having stopped the mouths of the lions by divine might, and appearing among them as though he were a shepherd of sheep, Daniel showed the impious the might of godlinness. Daniel the Prophet - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210274/Panagia_%22Full_of_Grace%22_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th23_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia "Full of Grace" - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210333/Panagia_%22Pantanassa%22_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th34_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of Zerbitsa Panagia "Pantanassa" - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31009/Chalice_Set_Two_Color http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_13-01_300.jpg Size: (5.3 x 10.6 in) - (13.5 x 27 cm) Chalice Set Two Color 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80103/The_Way_of_The_Spirit_-_Reflections_On_Life_In_God http://www.oramaworld.com/images/books/aimil_way_spirit_300.jpg Author: Archimandrite Aimilianos, of Simonos Petra<img src="/images/books/aimilianos_simonopetritis.jpg">He was born in Piraeus in 1934. He was Abbot of the Monastery of Simonos Petras, Holy Mountain (1973-2000). Pages: 400 ISBN: 978-960-518-339-4Elder Aimilianos played an important role in the contemporary revival of monastic life on Mt. Athos, where he served as the abbot of the Monastery of Simonopetra from 1973 until his retirement in 2000. His remarkable gifts as a spiritual guide and teacher are evident in this outstanding collection of twelve talks, which uniquely illuminate the mystery of the human encounter with God. The struggle with the self, the deeper meaning of asceticism, the dynamic nature of spiritual growth, the centrality of Scripture and Liturgy, and the relationship of believers to the Holy Spirit, are among the many themes explored in this challenging and thought-provoking book. The energy and immediacy of the original texts are well captured in this superlative translation, which is supported by a wide-ranging introduction, extensive notes, and indices. The Way of The Spirit - Reflections On Life In God 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10312/The_Dormition_of_the_Virgin_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv2_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas The Dormition of the Virgin - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10164/Saint_Euphrosynos_the_Cooker_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st232_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella <Commemorates on: September 11 Saint Euphrosynos the Cooker - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10105/Saint_Christine_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st179_300.jpg Iconographer: Kantarelis Vas. Commemorates on: July 24 Saint Christina was from Tyre in Syria, the daughter of a pagan named Urban. Enlightened in her heart to believe in Christ, she broke her fathers idols, made of gold and silver, and distributed the pieces to the poor. When her father learned this, he punished her ruthlessly, then cast her into prison. The rulers subjected her to imprisonments, hunger, torments, the cutting off of her breasts and tongue, and finally impalement, in the year 200, during the reign of the Emperor Septimius Severus. Saint Christine - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10086/Saint_Sophia_and_her_Daughters_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st159_300.jpg Iconographer: Theodorakis Commemorates on: September 17 These Saints were from Italy and contested for the Faith about the year 126, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Faith was twelve years old, Hope, ten, and Love, nine; each was tormented and then beheaded, from the eldest to the youngest. Their mother Sophia mourned at their grave for three days, where she also fell asleep in peace; because of her courageous endurance in the face of her daughters sufferings, she is also counted a martyr. The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek; as for her daughters names, Faith, Hope, and Love (Charity), they are Pistis, Elpis, and Agape in Greek, and Vera, Nadezhda, and Lyubov in Russian. Saint Sophia and her Daughters - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10073/Peter_the_Apostle_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st147_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: June 29 The divinely blessed Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; later he was renamed Peter by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, Who looked at him and said, "Thou art Simon the son of Jonas; thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter)". On being raised by the Lord to the dignity of an Apostle and becoming inseparable from Him as His zealous disciple, he followed Him from the beginning of His preaching of salvation up until the very Passion, when, in the court of Caiaphas the high priest, he denied Him thrice because of his fear of the Jews and of the danger at hand. But again, after many bitter tears, he received complete forgiveness of his transgression. After the Resurrection of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit, he preached in Judea, Antioch, and certain parts of Asia, and finally came to Rome, where he was crucified upside down by Nero, and thus he ascended to the eternal habitations about the year 66 or 68, leaving two Catholic (General) Epistles to the Church of Christ Peter the Apostle - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10042/Luke_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st112_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: October 18 This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel,which is a symbol of Christs sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says. Luke the Apostle and Evangelist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10036/Saint_Constantine_and_Helen_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st106_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella Cemmemorate on May 21 This great and renowned sovereign of the Christians was the son of Constantius Chlorus (the ruler of the westernmost parts of the Roman empire), and of the blessed Helen. He was born in 272, in (according to some authorities) Naissus of Dardania, a city on the Hellespont. In 306, when his father died, he was proclaimed successor to his throne. In 312, on learning that Maxentius and Maximinus had joined forces against him, he attacked and mightily conquered him. The following day, Constantine entered Rome in triumph and was proclaimed Emperor of the West by the Senate.In 324 he became monarch over the West and the East. Under him and because of him all the persecutions against the Church ceased.. In 325 he gathered the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea. In 324, in the ancient city of Byzantium, he laid the foundations of the new capital of his realm, and solemnly inaugurated it on May 11, 330, naming it after himself, Constantinople. Falling ill near Nicomedia, he requested to receive divine Baptism, and when he had been deemed worthy of the Holy Mysteries, he reposed in 337, on May 21 or 22, the day of Pentecost, having lived sixty-five years. As for his holy mother Helen, after her son had made the Faith of Christ triumphant throughout the Roman Empire, she undertook a journey to Jerusalem and found the Holy Cross on which our Lord was crucified .After this, Saint Helen, in her zeal to glorify Christ, erected churches in Jerusalem at the sites of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, in Bethlehem at the cave where our Saviour was born, another on the Mount of Olives whence He ascended into Heaven, and many others throughout the Holy Land, Cyprus, and elsewhere. She was proclaimed Augusta. She departed to the Lord being about eighty years of age, according to some in the year 330, according to others, in 336. Saint Constantine and Helen - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10013/Christ_Blessing_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch7_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Christ Blessing - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/12064/Virgin_of_Poland_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_poland_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin of Poland the Black Virgin.Probably it comes from Byzantian Greece and is ascribed to Saint Luke the Evangelist. The icon is found in Poland since 1382 A.D. The icon belongs to the iconograthic type of the Hodegetriaand symbolizes the Virgin of Victory and of Glory. The icon is covered with a silver cover with precious stones on it. The painting is in egg tempera on wood and the icon was found at the Monastery of Jasna Gora of Czestochowa in Poland. . Virgin of Poland - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10433/The_Bridegroom_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_92_300.jpg The Bridegroom - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10498/Saint_Zoni_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_78_300.jpg Saint Zoni - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30226/Holy_Water_Font http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/baptismal_fonts/PAS_17_300.jpg Holy Water Font made from copper or chromium. You can choose between the different sizes as well as the material it is made from. Holy Water Font 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110353/Michael_Archangel_Full_Figure_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st256_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Michael Archangel Full Figure - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110346/On_the_Way_to_Golgotha_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv21_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha On the Way to Golgotha - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110334/Panagia_%22Platytera_of_the_Heavens%22_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th39_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia "Platytera of the Heavens" - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110274/Panagia_%22Full_of_Grace%22_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th23_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia "Full of Grace" - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110250/Saint_John_the_Theologian_and_Evangelist_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st89_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Commemorates on: May 8 This Apostle was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and the brother of James the elder. First a fisherman by trade, he became an Apostle and the beloved Disciple of Christ. Only he of all the Disciples followed Him even to the Cross, and was entrusted with the care of our Saviours Mother, as it were another son to her, and a brother of Christ the Teacher. After this, he preached throughout Asia Minor, especially in Ephesus. When the second persecution against the Christians began in the year 96 during the reign of Domitian, he was taken in bonds to Rome, and there was cast into a vat filled to the brim with boiling oil. Coming forth therefrom unharmed, he was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation. Returning again to Ephesus after the death of the tyrant, he wrote his Gospel and his three Catholic Epistles. In all, he lived ninety-five years and fell asleep in the Lord during the reign of Trajan in the year 100. Saint John the Theologian and Evangelist - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110105/Saint_Christine_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st179_300.jpg Iconographer: Kantarelis Vas. Commemorates on: July 24 Saint Christina was from Tyre in Syria, the daughter of a pagan named Urban. Enlightened in her heart to believe in Christ, she broke her fathers idols, made of gold and silver, and distributed the pieces to the poor. When her father learned this, he punished her ruthlessly, then cast her into prison. The rulers subjected her to imprisonments, hunger, torments, the cutting off of her breasts and tongue, and finally impalement, in the year 200, during the reign of the Emperor Septimius Severus. Saint Christine - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110023/Christ_Descent_into_Hell_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv3_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Christ Descent into Hell - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110005/Great_High_Priest_Enthroned_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch15_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Great High Priest Enthroned - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30323/Oil_Candle_Kerkiraiko_Design_-_175 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_175_300.jpg 22cm Oil Candle Kerkiraiko Design - 175 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110398/Christ_Washing_the_Disciples%27_Feet_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v28_300.jpg Iconographer: Pachomaion Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210009/The_Saviour_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch21_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi The Saviour - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210057/Saint_Anastasia_the_Healer_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st13_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father <Commemorates on: December 22 This Saint, who was from Rome, was a most comely, wealthy, and virtuous maiden, the daughter of Praepextatus and Fausta. It was her mother who instructed her in the Faith of Christ. The Saint was joined to a man named Publius Patricius, who was prodigal in life and impious in disposition, but she was widowed after a short time. Henceforth, she went about secretly to the dwellings of the poor and the prisons where the Martyrs of Christ were, and brought them whatever was needed for their daily subsistence. She washed their wounds and loosed them from their fetters, and consoled them in their anguish. Also, because the Saint, through her intercessions, has healed many from the ill effects of spells, potions, poisons, and other harmful substances, she has received the name "Deliverer from Potions." Since the fame of her deeds had spread about, she was arrested by Diocletians minions, and after enduring many torments she was put to death by fire in the year 290. Saint Anastasia the Healer - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210115/Saint_Helen_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st189_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 21 She was Great Constantines mother. After her son had made the Faith of Christ triumphant throughout the Roman Empire, she undertook a journey to Jerusalem and found the Holy Cross on which our Lord was crucified. After this, Saint Helen, in her zeal to glorify Christ, erected churches in Jerusalem at the sites of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, in Bethlehem at the cave where our Saviour was born, another on the Mount of Olives whence He ascended into Heaven, and many others throughout the Holy Land, Cyprus, and elsewhere. She was proclaimed Augusta, her image was stamped upon golden coins, and two cities were named Helenopolis after her in Bithynia and in Palestine. Having been thus glorified for her piety, she departed to the Lord being about eighty years of age, according to some in the year 330, according to others, in 336. Saint Helen - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210334/Panagia_%22Platytera_of_the_Heavens%22_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th39_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia "Platytera of the Heavens" - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210346/On_the_Way_to_Golgotha_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv21_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha On the Way to Golgotha - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210353/Michael_Archangel_Full_Figure_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st256_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Michael Archangel Full Figure - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31017/Censer_Athinaiko_Two_Color http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_15-03_300.jpg Hand Crafted Ecclesiastical Censer Size: Medium - 3x9 inches (8x24 cm) Censer Athinaiko Two Color 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69069/Bracket_for_Hanging_Oil_Candles_Design_B http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_89-588_300.jpg Hand Made Brass Size: 29cm Bracket for Hanging Oil Candles Design B 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10338/Panagia__The_Celestial_Portal_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th69_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios Panagia The Celestial Portal - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10272/Panagia_The_Epakouousa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Odegetrias Panagia The Epakouousa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10240/James_the_Apostle_Brother_of_God_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st79_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani & Sister Kipriani <Commemorates on: October 23 James the Apostle Brother of God - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10159/Saint_Elisabeth_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st228_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: April 24 Saint Elizabeth was born in Heraclea ofThrace. She lived in virginity and exhausted herself with ascetical labours and every kind of hardship from the time of her youth, and was deemed worthy of the grace of wonderworking from God; she reposed in peace in Constantinople in the middle of the fifth century. Saint Elisabeth - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10096/Saint_Anthony_the_Great_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st17_300.jpg Iconographer: Kassianis & Kiprianis Commemorates on: January 17 Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert and remained there for about twenty years. Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, lie was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So Passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the Year 356, having lived altogether some 105 years. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation, When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time he also turned many unbelievers to Christ. Saint Anthony the Great - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10074/Peter_and_Paul_the_Apostles_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st148_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Nikon Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; later he was renamed Peter by the Lord Jesus Christ.After the Resurrection of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit, he preached in Judea, Antioch, and certain parts of Asia, and finally came to Rome, where he was crucified upside down by Nero, and thus he ascended to the eternal habitations about the year 66 or 68, leaving two Catholic (General) Epistles to the Church of Christ. Paul was a Jew by race, of the tribe of Benjamin, having Tarsus as his homeland. He was a Roman citizen, fluent in the Greek language, an expert in knowledge of the Law, a Pharisee, born of a Pharisee, and a disciple of Gamaliel, a Pharisee and notable teacher of the Law in Jerusalem. He was baptized by Apostle Ananias.He preached the Gospel and travelled to Asia East and West Europe.Having completed the work of his ministry, he likewise ended his life in martyrdom when he was beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero, at the same time, some say, when Peter was crucified. Peter and Paul the Apostles - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10072/Paul_the_Apostle_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st145_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: July 29 Paul, was a Jew by race, of the tribe of Benjamin, having Tarsus as his homeland. He was a Roman citizen, fluent in the Greek language, an expert in knowledge of the Law, a Pharisee, born of a Pharisee, and a disciple of Gamaliel, a Pharisee and notable teacher of the Law in Jerusalem. For this cause, from the beginning, Paul was a most fervent zealot for the traditions of the Jews and a great persecutor of the Church of Christ; at that time, his name was Saul (Acts 22:3-4). In his great passion of rage and fury against the disciples of the Lord, he went to Damascus bearing letters of introduction from the high priest. His intention was to bring the disciples of Christ back to Jerusalem in bonds. As he was approaching Damascus, about midday there suddenly shone upon him a light from Heaven. Falling on the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me?" And he asked, "Who art Thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus Whom thou persecutest; it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." And that heavenly voice and brilliance made him tremble, and he was blinded for a time. He was led by the hand into the city, and on account of a divine revelation to the Apostle Ananias ,he was baptized by him, and both his bodily and spiritual eyes were opened to the knowledge of the Sun of Righteousness. And straightway, he spoke with boldness in the synagogues, proclaiming that "Christ is the Son of God" (Acts 9:1-21). As for his zeal in preaching the Gospel after these things had come to pass, as for his unabating labors and afflictions of diverse kinds, the wounds, the prisons, the bonds, the beatings, the stonings, the shipwrecks, the journeys, the perils on land, on sea, in cities, in wildernesses, the continual vigils, the daily fasting, the hunger, the thirst, the nakedness, and all those other things that he endured for the Name of Christ, and which he underwent before nations and kings and the Israelites, and above all, his care for all the churches, his fiery longing for the salvation of all, whereby he became all things to all men, that he might save them all if possible, and because of which, with his heart aflame, he continuously traveled throughout all parts, visiting them all, Asia and West and East Europe. Having completed the work of his ministry, he likewise ended his life in martyrdom when he was beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero, at the same time, some say, when Peter was crucified. Paul the Apostle - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10061/Saint_Nectarios_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st134_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Paraklitos, Oropos Commemorates on:November 9 Saint Nectarios was born in Selyvria of Thrace on October 1, 1846. After putting himself through school in Constantinople with much hard labour, he became a monk on Chios in 1876, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus; because of his virtue, a year later he was ordained deacon, receiving the new name of Nectarius. Under the patronage of Patriarch Sophronius of Alexandria, Nectarius went to Athens to study in 1882; completing his theological studies in 1885, he went to Alexandria, where Patriarch Sophronius ordained him priest on March 23, 1886 in the Cathedral of Saint Sabbas, and in August of the same year, in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, made him Archimandrite. Archimandrite Nectarius showed much zeal both for preaching the word of God, and for the beauty of Gods house. He greatly beautified the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, and years later, when Nectarius was in Athens, Saint Nicholas appeared to him in a dream, embracing him and telling him he was going to exalt him very high. At the request of certain pious women, in 1904 he began the building of his convent of the Holy Trinity on the island of Aegina while yet dean of the Rizarios School; finding later that his presence there was needed, he took up his residence on Aegina in 1908, where he spent the last years of his life, devoting himself to the direction of his convent and to very intense prayer; he was sometimes seen lifted above the ground while rapt in prayer. Saint Nectarios - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10057/Saint_Anastasia_the_Healer_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st13_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father <Commemorates on: December 22 This Saint, who was from Rome, was a most comely, wealthy, and virtuous maiden, the daughter of Praepextatus and Fausta. It was her mother who instructed her in the Faith of Christ. The Saint was joined to a man named Publius Patricius, who was prodigal in life and impious in disposition, but she was widowed after a short time. Henceforth, she went about secretly to the dwellings of the poor and the prisons where the Martyrs of Christ were, and brought them whatever was needed for their daily subsistence. She washed their wounds and loosed them from their fetters, and consoled them in their anguish. Also, because the Saint, through her intercessions, has healed many from the ill effects of spells, potions, poisons, and other harmful substances, she has received the name "Deliverer from Potions." Since the fame of her deeds had spread about, she was arrested by Diocletians minions, and after enduring many torments she was put to death by fire in the year 290. Saint Anastasia the Healer - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10017/The_Holy_Napkin_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv13_300.jpg Iconographer: H.Neas Sketis The Holy Napkin - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110240/James_the_Apostle_Brother_of_God_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st79_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani & Sister Kipriani <Commemorates on: October 23 James the Apostle Brother of God - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110238/Thomas_the_Apostle_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st77_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem, quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century. Thomas the Apostle - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110112/Saint_George_on_Horseback_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st186_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia. His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother, and then were finally transferred to the church which was raised up in his name. Saint George on Horseback - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110086/Saint_Sophia_and_her_Daughters_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st159_300.jpg Iconographer: Theodorakis Commemorates on: September 17 These Saints were from Italy and contested for the Faith about the year 126, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Faith was twelve years old, Hope, ten, and Love, nine; each was tormented and then beheaded, from the eldest to the youngest. Their mother Sophia mourned at their grave for three days, where she also fell asleep in peace; because of her courageous endurance in the face of her daughters sufferings, she is also counted a martyr. The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek; as for her daughters names, Faith, Hope, and Love (Charity), they are Pistis, Elpis, and Agape in Greek, and Vera, Nadezhda, and Lyubov in Russian. Saint Sophia and her Daughters - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110057/Saint_Anastasia_the_Healer_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st13_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father <Commemorates on: December 22 This Saint, who was from Rome, was a most comely, wealthy, and virtuous maiden, the daughter of Praepextatus and Fausta. It was her mother who instructed her in the Faith of Christ. The Saint was joined to a man named Publius Patricius, who was prodigal in life and impious in disposition, but she was widowed after a short time. Henceforth, she went about secretly to the dwellings of the poor and the prisons where the Martyrs of Christ were, and brought them whatever was needed for their daily subsistence. She washed their wounds and loosed them from their fetters, and consoled them in their anguish. Also, because the Saint, through her intercessions, has healed many from the ill effects of spells, potions, poisons, and other harmful substances, she has received the name "Deliverer from Potions." Since the fame of her deeds had spread about, she was arrested by Diocletians minions, and after enduring many torments she was put to death by fire in the year 290. Saint Anastasia the Healer - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110047/Mark_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st119_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: April 25 Mark was an idolater from Cyrene of Pentapolis, which is near Libya. Having come to the Faith of Christ through the Apostle Peter. he followed him to Rome. While there. at the prompting of Peter himself and at the request of the Christians living there. he wrote his Gospel in Greek. and it is second in order after Matthews. Afterwards, travelling to Egypt. he preached the Gospel there and was the first to establish the Church in Alexandria. The idolaters, unable to bear his preaching, seized him, bound him with ropes, and dragged him through the streets until he, cut to pieces on rocks, gave up his soul. It is said that he completed his life in martyrdom about the year 68. He is depicted in holy icons with a lion next to him, one of the living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10). and a symbol of Christs royal office, as Saint Irenaeus of Lyons writes. Mark the Apostle and Evangelist - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110042/Luke_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st112_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: October 18 This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel,which is a symbol of Christs sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says. Luke the Apostle and Evangelist - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110009/The_Saviour_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch21_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi The Saviour - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30287/Holy_Gospel_With_Enamel_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_115_300.jpg Size: 14.2x10.6in (36x27cm) Holy Gospel With Enamel Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110377/Saint_Kassiani_the_Hymnologist_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st309_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Kassiani the Hymnologist - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110397/Christ_Healing_the_Sickness_from_Deseases__-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v27_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Christ Healing the Sickness from Deseases - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210070/Saint_Panteleemon_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st143_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: July 27 This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physicians vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this mans soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs. Saint Panteleemon - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210087/Saint_Spyridon_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st160_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Siippi Commemorates on: December 12 Spyridon, the God-bearing Father of the Church, the great defender of Corfu and the boast of all the Orthodox, had Cyprus as his homeland. He was simple in manner and humble of heart. When he was joined to a wife, he begat of her a daughter whom they named Irene. After his wifes departure from this life, he was appointed Bishop of Trimythus. When the First Ecumenical Council was assembled in Nicaea, he also was present, and by means of his most simple words stopped the mouths of the Arians who were wise in their own conceit. By the divine grace which dwelt in him, he wrought such great wonders that he received the surname Wonderworker. So it is that, having tended his flock piously and in a manner pleasing to God, he imposed in the Lord about the year 350, leaving to his country his sacred relics as a consolation and source of healing for the faithful. Saint Spyridon - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210097/The_Holy_Trinity_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st171_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Holy Trinity - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210107/Saint_Christopher_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st181_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 9 Saint Christopher was at first named Reprobus. Seeing the Christians persecuted, he rebuked the tyrants for their cruelty. Soldiers were sent to bring him to appear before the ruler; but he converted them to Christ, and with them was baptized, receiving the name Christopher. After he appeared before the ruler, he was imprisoned and two harlots were sent to seduce him, but he converted them also, and encouraged them in their martyrdom. He was subjected to torments and finally beheaded in the days of Decius. Many marvellous and mythical things are said about him out of ignorance and superstition. one of which is that it is impossible for one to die suddenly from some unexpected cause on the day on which one looks at the Saints icon. This is the origin of that proverb that is quoted in various quarters: "If on Christopher thou shouldst gaze, thou shalt safely wend lifes ways." The etymology of his name, which means "Christ-bearer," has undoubtedly moved iconographers to depict him carrying the infant Jesus on his shoulders; it is completely erro-neous, however, to depict him, as some uninformed iconographers do, having the head of a dog, because of a statement in his life that he was dog-faced, by which is meant only that his countenance was exceedingly frightful to look upon. Saint Christopher - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210250/Saint_John_the_Theologian_and_Evangelist_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st89_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Commemorates on: May 8 This Apostle was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and the brother of James the elder. First a fisherman by trade, he became an Apostle and the beloved Disciple of Christ. Only he of all the Disciples followed Him even to the Cross, and was entrusted with the care of our Saviours Mother, as it were another son to her, and a brother of Christ the Teacher. After this, he preached throughout Asia Minor, especially in Ephesus. When the second persecution against the Christians began in the year 96 during the reign of Domitian, he was taken in bonds to Rome, and there was cast into a vat filled to the brim with boiling oil. Coming forth therefrom unharmed, he was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation. Returning again to Ephesus after the death of the tyrant, he wrote his Gospel and his three Catholic Epistles. In all, he lived ninety-five years and fell asleep in the Lord during the reign of Trajan in the year 100. Saint John the Theologian and Evangelist - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210273/Life-giving_Spring_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th21_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Odegetrias Life-giving Spring - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210360/Saint_Adamantini_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st262_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Gevrasios Saint Adamantini - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210381/Nonna%2C_Emmeleia_and_Athoussa_the_Three_Holy_Mothers_Old-Fashione http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st313_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia Nonna, Emmeleia and Athoussa the Three Holy Mothers Old-Fashione 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210383/Saint_Natalia_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st315_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi The holy Martyr Natalia confessed the Christian Faith during the reign of Maximian, in Nicomedia, in the year 298.. When her husband was put in prison Natalia, who was secretly a believer, she visited him and encouraged him in his sufferings.After her husbands death she recovered part of his holy relics and took it to Argyropolis near Byzantium, and reposed in peace soon after. Saint Natalia - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210397/Christ_Healing_the_Sickness_of_Deseases_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v27_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Christ Healing the Sickness of Deseases - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31008/Gospel_Cover_Vineyard_Design_Small http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_12-01_300.jpg Size: 9.3x6.7in (17x23.5cm) Gospel Cover Vineyard Design Small 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31021/Censer_Athinaiko_with_Little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_15-07_300.jpg Hand Crafted Ecclesiastical Censer Size: Medium - 3x9 inches (8x24 cm) Censer Athinaiko with Little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31041/Box_Engraved_Design_C http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_18-08_300.jpg 5x3x3.5 in (12x7x9 cm) Box Engraved Design C 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10381/Nonna%2C_Emmeleia_and_Athoussa_the_Three_Holy_Mothers_-_Byzantine_ http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st313_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia Nonna, Emmeleia and Athoussa the Three Holy Mothers - Byzantine 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10342/The_Agony_in_the_Garden_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Agony in the Garden - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10341/The_Bridegroom_Detail_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch25_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios The Bridegroom Detail - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10323/Noli_Me_Tangere_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v17_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia Noli Me Tangere - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10315/The_Presentation_of_the_Virgin_in_the_Temple_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv6_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Meletios Sikiotis The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10254/Saint_John_Chrysostom_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st92_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on : November 13 Saint John was surnamed Chrysostom (Golden-mouth) because of his eloquence.He was born in Antioch the Great in the year 344 or 347 and gave up his soul to the Lord near Comana in Pontus, at the chapel of the Martyr Basiliscus, who had appeared to him shortly before, foretelling the day of his death, which came to pass on September 14, 407. His last words were Glory be to God for all things.He made exhaustive commentaries on the divine Scriptures and was the author of more works than any other Church Father, leaving us complete commentaries on the Book of Genesis, the Gospels of Saints Matthew and John, the Acts, and all the Epistles of Saint Paul. His extant works are 1,447 sermons and 240 epistles. Twenty-two teachers of the Church have written homilies of praise in his honour. Besides his feasts today and on January 27, he is celebrated as one of the Three Hierarchs on January 30, together with Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory the Theologian. Saint John Chrysostom - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10241/Saint_Alexander_of_Constantinople_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st8_300.jpg Iconographer: Markella Sister <Commemorates on: August 30 Saint Alexander was sent to the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea as the delegate of Saint Metrophanes, Bishop of Constantinople, to whose throne he succeeded in the year 325. When Arius had deceitfully professed allegiance to the Council of Nicaea, Saint Alexander, knowing his guile, refused to receive him into communion; Arius powerful partisans threatened that they would use force to bring Arius into the communion of the Church the following day. Saint Alexander prayed fervently that God might spare the Church; and as Arius was in a privy place relieving nature, his bowels gushed forth with an effusion of blood, and the arch-heresiarch died the death of Judas. Saint Alexander was Bishop from 325 until 337. Saint Alexander of Constantinople - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10158/Saint_Demetrios_on_Horseback_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st227_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: October 26 Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thcssalonica in 190, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by time, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Saint Demetrios on Horseback - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10132/Saint_Martha_Sister_of_Lazarus_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st203_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Commemorates on: July 4 The Holy Myrrh-bearers Mary and Martha, together with their brother Lazarus, were especially devoted to our Savior, as we see from the accounts given in the tenth chapter of Saint Luke, and in the eleventh and twelfth chapters of Saint John. They reposed in Cyprus, where their brother became the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection from the dead. Saint Martha Sister of Lazarus - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10021/Deesis_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv18_300.jpg Iconographer: Monk Michail Deesis - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10015/The_Presentation_of_the_Christ_in_the_Temple_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv10_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Presentation of the Christ in the Temple - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11355/The_Baptism_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/chv6_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time The Baptism - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10434/The_Holy_Trinity_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_8_300.jpg The Holy Trinity - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90053/Brass_Cross_For_Flags http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/KOK_912_300.jpg Brass Cross For Flags 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/14098/Saint_Alexandra_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st327_300.jpg Iconographer: April 23 Saint Alexandra - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110338/Panagia__The_Celestial_Portal_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th69_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios Panagia The Celestial Portal - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110273/Life-giving_Spring_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th21_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Odegetrias Life-giving Spring - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110191/Saint_Basil_the_Great_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st27_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: January 1 Saint Basil the Great - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110159/Saint_Elisabeth_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st228_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: April 24 Saint Elizabeth was born in Heraclea ofThrace. She lived in virginity and exhausted herself with ascetical labours and every kind of hardship from the time of her youth, and was deemed worthy of the grace of wonderworking from God; she reposed in peace in Constantinople in the middle of the fifth century. Saint Elisabeth - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110126/Saint_Constantine_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st199_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 21 This great and renowned sovereign of the Christians was the son of Constantius Chlorus (the ruler of the westernmost parts of the Roman empire), and of the blessed Helen. He was born in 272, in (according to some authorities) Naissus of Dardania, a city on the Hellespont. In 306, when his father died, he was proclaimed successor to his throne. In 312, on learning that Maxentius and Maximinus had joined forces against him, he attacked and mightily conquered him. The following day, Constantine entered Rome in triumph and was proclaimed Emperor of the West by the Senate.In 324 he became monarch over the West and the East. Under him and because of him all the persecutions against the Church ceased.. In 325 he gathered the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea. In 324, in the ancient city of Byzantium, he laid the foundations of the new capital of his realm, and solemnly inaugurated it on May 11, 330, naming it after himself, Constantinople. Falling ill near Nicomedia, he requested to receive divine Baptism, and when he had been deemed worthy of the Holy Mysteries, he reposed in 337, on May 21 or 22, the day of Pentecost, having lived sixty-five years. Saint Constantine - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110089/Saint_Stephen_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st162_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 27 Saint Stephen was a Jew, by race, and, as some say, a disciple of Gamaliel, the teacher of the Law. He was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles established in Jerusalem to Care for the poor, and to distribute alms to them. Being a man hill of faith and of the Holy Spirit, he performed great signs and wonders among the people. While disputing with the Jews concerning Jesus, and wisely refuting their every contradiction, so that no one was able to withstand the wisdom and the spirit whereby he spake, he was slandered as a blasphemer and was dragged off to the Sanhedrin of the elders. There with boldness be proved from the divine Scriptures the coming of the Just One (Jesus), of Whom they had become the betrayers and murderers, and he reproved their faithless and hardheartedness. And finally, gazing into Heaven and beholding the divine glory, he said: "Lo, I see the Heavens opened and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God." But when they heard this, they stopped up their ears, and with anger cast him out of the city and stoned him, while he was calling out and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then, imitating the long-suffering of the Master, he bent his knees and prayed in a loud voice for them that were stoning him, and he said, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge," And saying this, he fell asleep, thus becoming the first among the Martyrs of the Church of Christ. Saint Stephen - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110072/Paul_the_Apostle_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st145_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: July 29 Paul, was a Jew by race, of the tribe of Benjamin, having Tarsus as his homeland. He was a Roman citizen, fluent in the Greek language, an expert in knowledge of the Law, a Pharisee, born of a Pharisee, and a disciple of Gamaliel, a Pharisee and notable teacher of the Law in Jerusalem. For this cause, from the beginning, Paul was a most fervent zealot for the traditions of the Jews and a great persecutor of the Church of Christ; at that time, his name was Saul (Acts 22:3-4). In his great passion of rage and fury against the disciples of the Lord, he went to Damascus bearing letters of introduction from the high priest. His intention was to bring the disciples of Christ back to Jerusalem in bonds. As he was approaching Damascus, about midday there suddenly shone upon him a light from Heaven. Falling on the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me?" And he asked, "Who art Thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus Whom thou persecutest; it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." And that heavenly voice and brilliance made him tremble, and he was blinded for a time. He was led by the hand into the city, and on account of a divine revelation to the Apostle Ananias ,he was baptized by him, and both his bodily and spiritual eyes were opened to the knowledge of the Sun of Righteousness. And straightway, he spoke with boldness in the synagogues, proclaiming that "Christ is the Son of God" (Acts 9:1-21). As for his zeal in preaching the Gospel after these things had come to pass, as for his unabating labors and afflictions of diverse kinds, the wounds, the prisons, the bonds, the beatings, the stonings, the shipwrecks, the journeys, the perils on land, on sea, in cities, in wildernesses, the continual vigils, the daily fasting, the hunger, the thirst, the nakedness, and all those other things that he endured for the Name of Christ, and which he underwent before nations and kings and the Israelites, and above all, his care for all the churches, his fiery longing for the salvation of all, whereby he became all things to all men, that he might save them all if possible, and because of which, with his heart aflame, he continuously traveled throughout all parts, visiting them all, Asia and West and East Europe. Having completed the work of his ministry, he likewise ended his life in martyrdom when he was beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero, at the same time, some say, when Peter was crucified. Paul the Apostle - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30375/Chalice_Set_Byzantine_Design_1_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_11_62_300.jpg Size: (13.5 x 27 cm) - (5.3 x 10.6 in) Chalice Set Byzantine Design 1 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/29012/Candlestick_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_16_110_300.jpg Size: (11 x 33 cm) - (4.3 x 13 in) Candlestick with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/29017/Candlestick_Double-headed_Casting http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_16_115_300.jpg Size: (12 x 38 cm) - (4.7 x 15 in) Candlestick Double-headed Casting 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69011/Counterbalance_Design_B http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_19_138_300.jpg Size: Ö6 Counterbalance Design B 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69034/Vigil_Candle_Corfu_Design_3_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_23_178_300.jpg Size: (26 x 15 cm) - (10.2 x 5.9 in) Vigil Candle Corfu Design 3 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69042/Vigil_Candle_Corfu_Design_4_Two_Color_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_24_186_300.jpg Size: (31 x 16 cm) - (12.2 x 6.3 in) Vigil Candle Corfu Design 4 Two Color Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53024/Censer_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_40_314_300.jpg Size: (10 x 24 cm) - (3.9 x 9.4 in) Censer Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110381/Nonna%2C_Emmeleia_and_Athoussa_the_Three_Holy_Mothers_Hand-Painted http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st313_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia Nonna, Emmeleia and Athoussa the Three Holy Mothers Hand-Painted 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110383/Saint_Natalia_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st315_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi The holy Martyr Natalia confessed the Christian Faith during the reign of Maximian, in Nicomedia, in the year 298.. When her husband was put in prison Natalia, who was secretly a believer, she visited him and encouraged him in his sufferings.After her husbands death she recovered part of his holy relics and took it to Argyropolis near Byzantium, and reposed in peace soon after. Saint Natalia - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210036/Saint_Constantine_and_Helen_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st106_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella Cemmemorate on May 21 This great and renowned sovereign of the Christians was the son of Constantius Chlorus (the ruler of the westernmost parts of the Roman empire), and of the blessed Helen. He was born in 272, in (according to some authorities) Naissus of Dardania, a city on the Hellespont. In 306, when his father died, he was proclaimed successor to his throne. In 312, on learning that Maxentius and Maximinus had joined forces against him, he attacked and mightily conquered him. The following day, Constantine entered Rome in triumph and was proclaimed Emperor of the West by the Senate.In 324 he became monarch over the West and the East. Under him and because of him all the persecutions against the Church ceased.. In 325 he gathered the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea. In 324, in the ancient city of Byzantium, he laid the foundations of the new capital of his realm, and solemnly inaugurated it on May 11, 330, naming it after himself, Constantinople. Falling ill near Nicomedia, he requested to receive divine Baptism, and when he had been deemed worthy of the Holy Mysteries, he reposed in 337, on May 21 or 22, the day of Pentecost, having lived sixty-five years. As for his holy mother Helen, after her son had made the Faith of Christ triumphant throughout the Roman Empire, she undertook a journey to Jerusalem and found the Holy Cross on which our Lord was crucified .After this, Saint Helen, in her zeal to glorify Christ, erected churches in Jerusalem at the sites of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, in Bethlehem at the cave where our Saviour was born, another on the Mount of Olives whence He ascended into Heaven, and many others throughout the Holy Land, Cyprus, and elsewhere. She was proclaimed Augusta. She departed to the Lord being about eighty years of age, according to some in the year 330, according to others, in 336. Saint Constantine and Helen - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210096/Saint_Anthony_the_Great_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st17_300.jpg Iconographer: Kassianis & Kiprianis Commemorates on: January 17 Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert and remained there for about twenty years. Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, lie was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So Passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the Year 356, having lived altogether some 105 years. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation, When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time he also turned many unbelievers to Christ. Saint Anthony the Great - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210159/Saint_Elisabeth_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st228_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: April 24 Saint Elizabeth was born in Heraclea ofThrace. She lived in virginity and exhausted herself with ascetical labours and every kind of hardship from the time of her youth, and was deemed worthy of the grace of wonderworking from God; she reposed in peace in Constantinople in the middle of the fifth century. Saint Elisabeth - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210188/Saint_Cyprian_and_Ioustine_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st254_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on:October 2 Saint Justina who was from Damascus, lived in virginity for the sake of Christ. Saint Cyprian, who was from Antioch, began as an initiate of magic and worshipper of the demons. A certain foolish young man who had been smitten with Justinas beauty hired Cyprian to draw her to love him; when Cyprian had wed every demonic device he knew, and had failed, being repulsed by the power of Christ Whom Justina invoked, he understood the weakness of the demons and came to know the truth. Delivered from demonic delusion, he came to Christ and burned all his books of magic, was baptized, and later ascended the episcopal throne in his country. Later, he and Justina were arrested by the Count of Damascus, and having endured many torments at his hands, they were sent finally to Diocletian in Nicomedia, where they were beheaded about the year 304 Saint Cyprian and Ioustine - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210191/Saint_Basil_the_Great_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st27_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: January 1 Saint Basil the Great - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210201/Saint_Athanasius_the_Great_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st4_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: January 18 He was born in Alexandria about the year 296. He received an excellent training in Greek letters and especially in the sacred Scriptures. Saint Alexander, the Archbishop of Alexandria, brought him up in piety, ordained him his deacon, and, after deposing Arius for his blasphemy against the Divinity of the Son of God, took Athanasius to the First Council in Nicaea in 325; Saint Athanasius was to spend the remainder of his life labouring in defence of this holy Council. In 326, before his death, Alexander appointed Athanasius his successor. The great Athanasius passed the remaining seven years of his life in peace. Saint Athanauus wrote the life of Saint Anthony the Great, with whom he spent time in his youth; ordained Saint Frumentius first Bishop of Ethiopia; and in his Paschal Encyclical for the year 367 set forth the books of the Old and New Testaments accepted by the Church as canonical. Saint Athanasius the Great - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210238/Thomas_the_Apostle_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st77_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem, quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century. Thomas the Apostle - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210240/James_the_Apostle_Brother_of_God_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st79_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani & Sister Kipriani <Commemorates on: October 23 James the Apostle Brother of God - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210271/Enthroned_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th19_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Enthroned - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210342/The_Agony_in_the_Garden_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Agony in the Garden - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10373/Saint_Julia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st305_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Julia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10360/Saint_Adamantini_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st262_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Gevrasios Saint Adamantini - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10345/The_Life_Giving_Bread_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Life Giving Bread - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10320/The_Hospitality_of_Abraham_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v14_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani The Hospitality of Abraham - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10282/Panagia_The_Hodegetria_%28standing%29_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th32_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Ch.& Nick. Panagia The Hodegetria (standing) - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10224/Elijah_the_Prophet_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st62_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Commemorates on: July 20 Elijah was from Thisbe or Thesbe, a town of Galaad (Gilead), beyond the Jordan. He was of priestly lineage, a man of a solitary and ascetical character, clothed in a mantle of sheep skin, and girded about his loins with a leathern belt. He received the name Zealot. Therefore, set aflame with such zeal, he sternly reproved the impiety and lawlessness of Ahab and his wife Jezebel. He shut up heaven by means of prayer, and it did not rain for three years and six months. Ravens brought him food for his need when, at Gods command, he was hiding by the torrent of Horrath. He multiplied the little flour and oil of the poor widow of Sarephtha of Sidon, who had given him hospitality in her home, and when her son died, he raised him up. He brought down fire from Heaven upon Mount Carmel, and it burned up the sacrifice offered to God before all the people of Israel, that they might know the truth. At the torrent of Kisson, he slew 450 false prophets and priests who worshipped idols and led the people astray. He received food wondrously at the hand of an Angel, and being strengthened by this food he walked for forty days and forty nights. He beheld God on Mount Horeb, as far as this is possible for human nature. He foretold the destruction of the house of Ahab, and the death of his son Ohozias; and as for the two captains of fifty that were sent by the king, he burned them for their punishment, bringing fire down from Heaven. He divided the flow of the Jordan, and he and his disciple Elisseus passed through as it were on dry land; and finally, while speaking with him, Elias was suddenly snatched away by a fiery chariot in the year 895 B.C., and he ascended as though into heaven, whither God most certainly translated him alive, as He did Enoch. Elijah the Prophet - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10200/Saint_Gregory_of_Nyssa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st38_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: January 10 Saint Gregory, the younger brother of Basil the Great, illustrious in speech and a zealot for the Orthodox Faith, was born in 331. His brother Basil was encouraged by their elder sister Macrina to prefer the service of God to a secular career. Saint Gregory was moved in a similar way by his godly mother Emily, who, when Gregory was still a young man, implored him to attend a service in honour of the holy Forty Martyrs at her retreat at Annesi on the River Iris. Saint Gregory came at his mothers bidding, but being wearied with the journey, and feeling little zeal, he fell asleep during the service. The Forty Martyrs then appeared to him in a dream, threatening him and reproaching him for his slothfulness. After this he repented and became very diligent in the service of God. He became bishop in 372, and because of his Orthodoxy he was exiled in 374 by Valens, who was of one mind with the Arians. After Valens death in 378 he was recalled to his throne by the Emperor Gratian. He attended the Local Council of Antioch, which sent him to visit the churches of Arabia and Palestine, which had been defiled and ravaged by Arianism. He attended the Second Ecumenical Council, which was assembled in Constantinople in 381. Having lived some sixty years andleft behind many remarkable writings, he reposed about the year 395. The acts of the Seventh Ecumcnical Council call him Father of Fathers. Saint Gregory of Nyssa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10199/Saint_Gregory_the_Theologian_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st37_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on : January 25 This great Father and Teacher of the Church was born in 329 in Arianzus. At first he studied in Caesarea of Palestine, then in Alexandria, and finally in Athens. As he was sailing from Alexandria to Athens, a violent sea storm put in peril not only his life but also his salvation, since he had not yet been baptized. With tears and fervour he besought God to spare him, vowing to dedicate his whole self to Him, and the tempest gave way to calm. At Athens Saint Gregory was later joined by Saint Basil the Great, whom he already knew;After their studies at Athens, Gregory became Basils fellow ascetic, living the monastic life together with him for a time in the hermitages of Pontus.About the Year 379, Saint Gregory came to the assistance of the Church of Constantinople.Having governed the Church until 38z, he delivered his farewell speech - the Syntacterion, in which he demonstrated the Divinity of the Son - before 150 bishops and the Emperor Theodosius the Great; in this speech he requested, and received from all, permission to retire from the see of Constantinople. He returned to Nazianzus, where he lived to the end of his life, and reposed in the Lord in 391, having lived some sixty-two years. Saint Gregory the Theologian - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10197/Saint_George_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st33_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: April 23 George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia. His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother, and then were finally transferred to the church which was raised up in his name. Saint George - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10163/Saint_Euanthia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st231_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kipriani <Commemorates on: September 11 Saint Euanthia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10111/Saint_Veronica_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st185_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery St.Meletios, Oinoi <Commemorates on: July 12 Saint Veronica - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10094/Timothy_the_Apostle_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st167_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Father Commemorates on: January 22 The Apostle Timothy, who was from Lystra of Lycaonia, was born of a Greek (that is, pagan) father and a Jewish mother; his mothers name was Eunice, and his grandmothers name was Lois (II Tim. 1:5). He became the disciple of the Apostle Paul when the latter first preached there, and he followed him during the whole period of the Apostles preaching. Afterwards, he was consecrated by him as first Bishop of the Church in Ephesus. Under the supervision of John the Evangelist, who governed all the churches in Asia, he completed his life as a martyr in the year 97, when he was stoned to death by the heathen, because, as some surmise, he opposed the festival held in hormur of Artemis (Diana). The Apostle Pauls First and Second Epistles to Timothy were written to him. Timothy the Apostle - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10030/Saint_Cosmas_and_Damian_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st100_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr.& Nik. Saint Cosmas and Damian - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10006/Angel_of_Great_Counsel_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch16_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Monk Angel of Great Counsel - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30084/Extra_Gold_Plated_Chalice_Set%2C_Asterisk%2C_Spoon_and_Lance http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/chalise_set/MAN130-22_300.jpg Hand Made Chalice Set Copper Size: 25cm Extra Gold Plated Chalice Set, Asterisk, Spoon and Lance 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30140/Anditheron_Bowl_B_with_Enamel_Decor http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/anditheron/MAN154-03_300.jpg Hand Made Anditheron Bowl Gold Plated with Enamel Byzantine Eagles Decor Size: 40cm x 42ö Anditheron Bowl B with Enamel Decor 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10438/Theotokos_Life_Images_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_139_300.jpg Theotokos Life Images - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10445/Eleftherotria_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_52_300.jpg Eleftherotria - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10460/Saint_Fotini_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_113_300.jpg Saint Fotini - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90042/Ecclesiastical_Banner http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/banner_flags_byz_300.jpg Ecclesiastical Banner 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/40069/Silver_925_Cross_Round_Edges http://www.oramaworld.com/images/crosses/silver_crosses/NIK_103A_300.jpg Size: 10.2x7.6 in (25.8x19.2 cm) Silver 925 Cross Round Edges 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30227/Holy_Water_Font_Hand_Carved http://www.oramaworld.com/images//church_supplies/baptismal_fonts/PAS_16_300.jpg Hand Carved Holy Water Font made from copper, chromium or gold plated. You can choose between the different sizes as well as the material it is made from. Holy Water Font Hand Carved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110360/Saint_Adamantini_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st262_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Gevrasios Saint Adamantini - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110342/The_Agony_in_the_Garden_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Agony in the Garden - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110313/The_Annunciation_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv4_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael The Annunciation - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110302/Panagia_Glykophilousa__Dexiokratousa__-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th59_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia Glykophilousa Dexiokratousa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110294/Panagia_Giatrissa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th5_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia Giatrissa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110201/Saint_Athanasius_the_Great_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st4_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: January 18 He was born in Alexandria about the year 296. He received an excellent training in Greek letters and especially in the sacred Scriptures. Saint Alexander, the Archbishop of Alexandria, brought him up in piety, ordained him his deacon, and, after deposing Arius for his blasphemy against the Divinity of the Son of God, took Athanasius to the First Council in Nicaea in 325; Saint Athanasius was to spend the remainder of his life labouring in defence of this holy Council. In 326, before his death, Alexander appointed Athanasius his successor. The great Athanasius passed the remaining seven years of his life in peace. Saint Athanauus wrote the life of Saint Anthony the Great, with whom he spent time in his youth; ordained Saint Frumentius first Bishop of Ethiopia; and in his Paschal Encyclical for the year 367 set forth the books of the Old and New Testaments accepted by the Church as canonical. Saint Athanasius the Great - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110158/Saint_Demetrios_on_Horseback_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st227_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: October 26 Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thcssalonica in 190, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by time, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Saint Demetrios on Horseback - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110119/Saint_Ephraim_of_Mount_Amomon_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st192_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi <Commemorates on: January 28 Saint Ephraim of Mount Amomon - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110097/The_Holy_Trinity_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st171_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Holy Trinity - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110096/Saint_Anthony_the_Great_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st17_300.jpg Iconographer: Kassianis & Kiprianis Commemorates on: January 17 Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert and remained there for about twenty years. Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, lie was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So Passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the Year 356, having lived altogether some 105 years. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation, When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time he also turned many unbelievers to Christ. Saint Anthony the Great - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110049/Matthew_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st122_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: November 16 This Apostle, who was also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and had Galilee as his homeland. A publican before being called by Christ, he became one of the Twelve Apostles, and an Evangelist. While still in Palestine, he wrote his Gospel first in Hebrew, being also the first of all to write the Gospel. When he is depicted in icons, there is portrayed next to him the likeness of a man, one of the symbolic living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel, which, as Saint Irenaeus writes, is a symbol of our Saviours Incarnation. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110013/Christ_Blessing_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch7_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Christ Blessing - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30285/Holy_Gospel_With_Enamel_-_113 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_113_300.jpg 27×36cm Holy Gospel With Enamel - 113 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30312/Candle_Stands_For_Holy_Table_-_156 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_156_300.jpg 2 Pieces 34cm Candle Stands For Holy Table - 156 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30315/Akoimita_Altar_Oil_Candles_-_160 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_160_300.jpg 2 Pieces 34cm Akoimita Altar Oil Candles - 160 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/40078/Blessing_Cross_Byzantine_Design_with_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_36_254_300.jpg Size: (17 x 29 cm) - (6.7 x 11.4 in) Blessing Cross Byzantine Design with Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80078/Life_with_Jesus_Christ http://www.oramaworld.com/images/diakonia/DIA_18_040_300.jpg Teacher's Manual from Apostoliki Diakonia of the Church of Greece Pages: 197 Life with Jesus Christ 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/114098/Saint_Alexandra_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st327_300.jpg Iconographer: April 23 Saint Alexandra - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80093/Annunciation_-_Holy_Convent_of_the_Annunciation%2C_Ormylia http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_annunciation_300.jpg CD 1 1. Bells, talanton2. Bell ringing 3. Lord, I have cried, Tone 64. Let my prayer be set forth, Tone 6 5. Psalm verses, Tone 6 6. Stichera, Tone 6 7. Glory - Both now, Tone 6 8. Apolytikion, Tone 4 9. Kathismata, Tones 1 and 3 10. My heart is inditing, Tone 7 (enarmonios) CD 21. O give thanks unto the Lord, Trimodal 2. Glory - Accept, O Lady, Tone 8 3. Kratema, Tone 8 4. Katavasies of Canticles 1 and 3, Tone 4 5. Canticle 6 - Katavasia, Tone 4 6. Kontakion, Ikos, Synaxarion 7. Canticle 9 - Katavasia, Tone 4 8. Exapostilaria, Tone 2 9. Let everything that hath breath - Praise, Tone 1 10. Stichera, Tone 1 11. Glory - Both now, Tone 2 12. Doxology, Tone 2, slow chant 13. Apolytikion, Tone 4 <hr />Musical Director: Athanasios Vourlis, Professor, University of Athens. Singing performed by the choir of the Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia - Greece. Annunciation - Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80081/The_Synaxarion_-_Volume_Five http://www.oramaworld.com/images/books/sinaxarion_engl5_300.jpg Description: The Lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church - May, June Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra Pages: 692 ISBN: 960-518-247-5 The Synaxarion - Volume Five 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30406/Censer_Russian_Design_With_Enamel_-_146 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_146_300.jpg 7×23cm Censer Russian Design With Enamel - 146 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210027/The_Transfiguration_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv8_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Transfiguration - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210042/Luke_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st112_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: October 18 This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel,which is a symbol of Christs sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says. Luke the Apostle and Evangelist - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210047/Mark_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st119_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: April 25 Mark was an idolater from Cyrene of Pentapolis, which is near Libya. Having come to the Faith of Christ through the Apostle Peter. he followed him to Rome. While there. at the prompting of Peter himself and at the request of the Christians living there. he wrote his Gospel in Greek. and it is second in order after Matthews. Afterwards, travelling to Egypt. he preached the Gospel there and was the first to establish the Church in Alexandria. The idolaters, unable to bear his preaching, seized him, bound him with ropes, and dragged him through the streets until he, cut to pieces on rocks, gave up his soul. It is said that he completed his life in martyrdom about the year 68. He is depicted in holy icons with a lion next to him, one of the living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10). and a symbol of Christs royal office, as Saint Irenaeus of Lyons writes. Mark the Apostle and Evangelist - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210089/Saint_Stephen_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st162_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 27 Saint Stephen was a Jew, by race, and, as some say, a disciple of Gamaliel, the teacher of the Law. He was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles established in Jerusalem to Care for the poor, and to distribute alms to them. Being a man hill of faith and of the Holy Spirit, he performed great signs and wonders among the people. While disputing with the Jews concerning Jesus, and wisely refuting their every contradiction, so that no one was able to withstand the wisdom and the spirit whereby he spake, he was slandered as a blasphemer and was dragged off to the Sanhedrin of the elders. There with boldness be proved from the divine Scriptures the coming of the Just One (Jesus), of Whom they had become the betrayers and murderers, and he reproved their faithless and hardheartedness. And finally, gazing into Heaven and beholding the divine glory, he said: "Lo, I see the Heavens opened and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God." But when they heard this, they stopped up their ears, and with anger cast him out of the city and stoned him, while he was calling out and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then, imitating the long-suffering of the Master, he bent his knees and prayed in a loud voice for them that were stoning him, and he said, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge," And saying this, he fell asleep, thus becoming the first among the Martyrs of the Church of Christ. Saint Stephen - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210126/Saint_Constantine_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st199_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 21 This great and renowned sovereign of the Christians was the son of Constantius Chlorus (the ruler of the westernmost parts of the Roman empire), and of the blessed Helen. He was born in 272, in (according to some authorities) Naissus of Dardania, a city on the Hellespont. In 306, when his father died, he was proclaimed successor to his throne. In 312, on learning that Maxentius and Maximinus had joined forces against him, he attacked and mightily conquered him. The following day, Constantine entered Rome in triumph and was proclaimed Emperor of the West by the Senate.In 324 he became monarch over the West and the East. Under him and because of him all the persecutions against the Church ceased.. In 325 he gathered the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea. In 324, in the ancient city of Byzantium, he laid the foundations of the new capital of his realm, and solemnly inaugurated it on May 11, 330, naming it after himself, Constantinople. Falling ill near Nicomedia, he requested to receive divine Baptism, and when he had been deemed worthy of the Holy Mysteries, he reposed in 337, on May 21 or 22, the day of Pentecost, having lived sixty-five years. Saint Constantine - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210158/Saint_Demetrios_on_Horseback_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st227_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: October 26 Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thcssalonica in 190, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by time, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Saint Demetrios on Horseback - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210197/Saint_George_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st33_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: April 23 George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia. His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother, and then were finally transferred to the church which was raised up in his name. Saint George - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210320/The_Hospitality_of_Abraham_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v14_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani The Hospitality of Abraham - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210331/The_Pentecost_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v6_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Pentecost - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210338/Panagia__The_Celestial_Portal_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th69_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios Panagia The Celestial Portal - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210405/The_Raising_of_Lazarus_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v35_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Father Chrisostomos The Raising of Lazarus - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/214098/Saint_Alexandra_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st327_300.jpg Iconographer: April 23 Saint Alexandra - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31019/Censer_Russian_Two_Color http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_15-05_300.jpg Hand Crafted Ecclesiastical Censer Size: Medium - 3x9 inches (8x24 cm) Censer Russian Two Color 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31045/Sprinkler_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_23-02_300.jpg Handcrafted Gold Plated Sprinkler with little Enamel Size: 3.5x11in (9x28cm) Sprinkler with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10405/The_Raising_of_Lazarus_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v35_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Father Chrisostomos The Raising of Lazarus - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10395/Christ_and_the_Samaritan_Woman_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v25_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Christ and the Samaritan Woman - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10383/Saint_Natalia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st315_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi The holy Martyr Natalia confessed the Christian Faith during the reign of Maximian, in Nicomedia, in the year 298.. When her husband was put in prison Natalia, who was secretly a believer, she visited him and encouraged him in his sufferings.After her husbands death she recovered part of his holy relics and took it to Argyropolis near Byzantium, and reposed in peace soon after. Saint Natalia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10351/Saint_Loucia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st114_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios Commemorates on: December 13 Saint Lucia was from Syracuse in Sicily, a virgin betrothed to a certain pagan. Since her mother suffered from an issue of blood, she went with her to the shrine of Saint Agatha at Catania to seek healing. There Saint Agatha appeared to Lucia in a dream, assuring her of her mothers healing, and foretelling Lucias martyrdom. When her mother had been healed, Lucia gladly distributed her goods to the poor, preparing herself for her coming confession of Christ. Betrayed as a Christian by her betrothed to Paschasius the Governor, she was put in a brothel to be abased, but was preserved in purity by the grace of God. Saint Lucia was beheaded in the year 304, during the reign of Diocletian. Saint Loucia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10348/Gabriel_Archangel_Full_Figure_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st257_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Commemorates on: July 23 Supreme Commander of God and minister of the Divine glory, guide of men and leader of the bodiless hosts: Ask for what is to our profit and for great mercy, since thou art Supreme Commander of the bodiless hosts. Gabriel Archangel Full Figure - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10319/Synaxis_of_the_Holy_Archangels_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v13_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Synaxis of the Holy Archangels - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10309/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__of_Don_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th7_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia The Glykophilousa of Don - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10302/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__Dexiokratousa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th59_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia The Glykophilousa Dexiokratousa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10294/Panagia_Giatrissa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th5_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia Giatrissa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10289/Panagia_The_Platytera_Enthroned_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th40_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia The Platytera Enthroned - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10188/Saint_Cyprian_and_Ioustine_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st254_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on:October 2 Saint Justina who was from Damascus, lived in virginity for the sake of Christ. Saint Cyprian, who was from Antioch, began as an initiate of magic and worshipper of the demons. A certain foolish young man who had been smitten with Justinas beauty hired Cyprian to draw her to love him; when Cyprian had wed every demonic device he knew, and had failed, being repulsed by the power of Christ Whom Justina invoked, he understood the weakness of the demons and came to know the truth. Delivered from demonic delusion, he came to Christ and burned all his books of magic, was baptized, and later ascended the episcopal throne in his country. Later, he and Justina were arrested by the Count of Damascus, and having endured many torments at his hands, they were sent finally to Diocletian in Nicomedia, where they were beheaded about the year 304 Saint Cyprian and Ioustine - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10150/Saint_Augustine_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st22_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: June 15 Saint Augustine - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10088/The_Elevation_of_the_Precious_Cross_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st161_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of Odegetria, Molos The Elevation of the Precious Cross - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10082/Saint_Seraphim_of_Sarov_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st155_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kiprianis Saint Seraphim of Sarov - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10070/Saint_Panteleemon_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st143_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: July 27 This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physicians vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this mans soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs. Saint Panteleemon - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10068/Saint_Olga_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st141_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Chrisostomos Father Commemorates on: July 11 Saint Olga, renowned for her wisdom and sobriety, in her youth became the wife of Igor, Great Prince of Kiev, who ruled during the tenth century. After her husbands death, she herself ruled capably, and was finally moved to accept the Faith of Christ. She traveled to Constantinople to receive Holy Baptism. The Emperor, seeing her outward beauty and inward greatness, asked her to marry him. She said she could not do this before she was baptized; she furthermore asked him to be her Godfather at the font, which he agreed to do. After she was baptized (receiving the name of Helen), the Emperor repeated his proposal of marriage. She answered that now he was her father, through holy Baptism, and that not even among the heathen was it heard of a man marrying his daughter. Gracefully accepting to be outwitted by her, he sent her back to her land with priests and sacred texts and holy icons. Although her son Svyatoslav remained a pagan, she planted the seed of faith in her grandson Vladimir. She reposed in peace in 969. Saint Olga - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10045/Saint_Marina_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st117_300.jpg Iconographer: Avramaion Commemorates on: July 17 This Martyr lived during the reign of Claudius II (268-270). She was from Pisidia of Cilicia and was the only daughter of a certain priest of the idols. On being orphaned by her mother, she was handed over to a certain woman who instructed her in the Faith of Christ. When she was fifteen years old, she was apprehended by the ruler of Olmbrius, and when asked her name, homeland, and faith, she answered: "My name is Marina; I am the offspring of the Pisidia; I call upon the Name of my Lord Jesus Christ." Because of this she endured bonds, imprisonment, and many whippings, and was finally beheaded in the year 270. Saint Marina is especially invoked for deliverance from demonic possession. Saint Marina - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10024/Descent_from_the_Cross_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv5_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa Descent from the Cross - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11360/Michael_Archangel_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/st128_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time Michael Archangel - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11401/Christ_Blessing_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/ch7d_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time Christ Blessing - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90034/Anteri_Black_Colour http://www.oramaworld.com/images/vestments/anteri_black_300.jpg Taylored & Hand-made Clerics clothing. Please write down the following measurements that is needed to provide us. A.BACK LENGTH FROM NECK TO HEELS B.FRONT LENGTH FROM THROAT TO SHOE C.BACK LENGTH SHOULDER TO SHOULDER D.NECK DIAMMETER E.SLEEVE LENGTH FROM BACK CENTER TO WRIST F.WAIST DIAMMETER G.FROM BACK OF THE NECK TO WAIST During the checkout process there is a comments text box where you should complete the above measurements.. <img align="middle" src="/images/vestments/anteri_300.jpg" alt="Please use this image for the measurements" Anteri Black Colour 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90039/Clerics_Kalimafhi http://www.oramaworld.com/images/vestments/kalimafhi_300.jpg Clerics Kalimafhi. For the measurments is very imporant to have the top head's diameter. During the checkout process there is a comments text box where you should complete the above measurements. Clerics Kalimafhi 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10425/Christ_on_the_Cross_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_35_300.jpg Christ on the Cross - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10437/Vlahernon_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_135_300.jpg Vlahernon - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10481/Saint_Panteleimon_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_53_300.jpg This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaos and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physicians vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this mans soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs. Saint Panteleimon - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10496/Michael_and_Gabriel_the_Holy_Archangels_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_74_300.jpg Michael and Gabriel the Holy Archangels - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90047/Ecclesiastical_Garland_9m http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/small_flags_eccl_300.jpg Traditional Ecclesiastical Garland with 9 meters length Ecclesiastical Garland 9m 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/40070/Silver_925_Cross_Rousian_Style_A http://www.oramaworld.com/images/crosses/silver_crosses/NIK_104_300.jpg Size: 13.2x8.4 in (33.5x21.4cm) Silver 925 Cross Rousian Style A 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/14112/Saint_John_the_Baptist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st347_300.jpg Commemorates on : January 7 Saint John the Baptist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70272/Byzantine_Style_Cross http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/silver_crosses/cross1_300.jpg Gold plated, Byzantine Cross, with Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ from the back side . Byzantine Style Cross 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80068/Kaini_Diathiki_%28New_Will%29 http://www.oramaworld.com/images//books/BookG4_300.jpg Kaini Diathiki (New Will) 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30215/Baptismal_Font_from_Copper http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/baptismal_fonts/PAS_23_300.jpg This is the classical Baptismal Font made from copper. You can choose between the different sizes as well as the feature to collect the water with a tank at the bottom of the Font. Baptismal Font from Copper 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110373/Saint_Julia_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st305_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Julia - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110343/The_Redeemer_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch24_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios, Oinoi The Redeemer - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110339/Panagia_The_Saviour_of_the_World_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th70_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Father Chrisostomos Panagia The Saviour of the World - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110331/The_Pentecost_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v6_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Pentecost - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110326/The_Doubting_of_Thomas_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v20_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Doubting of Thomas - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110289/Panagia_The_Platytera_Enthroned_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th40_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia The Platytera Enthroned - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110282/Panagia_The_Hodegetria_%28standing%29_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th32_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Ch.& Nick. Panagia The Hodegetria (standing) - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110271/Enthroned_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th19_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Enthroned - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110197/Saint_George_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st33_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: April 23 George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia. His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother, and then were finally transferred to the church which was raised up in his name. Saint George - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110188/Saint_Cyprian_and_Ioustine_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st254_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on:October 2 Saint Justina who was from Damascus, lived in virginity for the sake of Christ. Saint Cyprian, who was from Antioch, began as an initiate of magic and worshipper of the demons. A certain foolish young man who had been smitten with Justinas beauty hired Cyprian to draw her to love him; when Cyprian had wed every demonic device he knew, and had failed, being repulsed by the power of Christ Whom Justina invoked, he understood the weakness of the demons and came to know the truth. Delivered from demonic delusion, he came to Christ and burned all his books of magic, was baptized, and later ascended the episcopal throne in his country. Later, he and Justina were arrested by the Count of Damascus, and having endured many torments at his hands, they were sent finally to Diocletian in Nicomedia, where they were beheaded about the year 304 Saint Cyprian and Ioustine - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110111/Saint_Veronica_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st185_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery St.Meletios, Oinoi <Commemorates on: July 12 Saint Veronica - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110107/Saint_Christopher_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st181_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 9 Saint Christopher was at first named Reprobus. Seeing the Christians persecuted, he rebuked the tyrants for their cruelty. Soldiers were sent to bring him to appear before the ruler; but he converted them to Christ, and with them was baptized, receiving the name Christopher. After he appeared before the ruler, he was imprisoned and two harlots were sent to seduce him, but he converted them also, and encouraged them in their martyrdom. He was subjected to torments and finally beheaded in the days of Decius. Many marvellous and mythical things are said about him out of ignorance and superstition. one of which is that it is impossible for one to die suddenly from some unexpected cause on the day on which one looks at the Saints icon. This is the origin of that proverb that is quoted in various quarters: "If on Christopher thou shouldst gaze, thou shalt safely wend lifes ways." The etymology of his name, which means "Christ-bearer," has undoubtedly moved iconographers to depict him carrying the infant Jesus on his shoulders; it is completely erro-neous, however, to depict him, as some uninformed iconographers do, having the head of a dog, because of a statement in his life that he was dog-faced, by which is meant only that his countenance was exceedingly frightful to look upon. Saint Christopher - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110027/The_Transfiguration_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv8_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Transfiguration - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/112064/Virgin_of_Poland_-_Hand_Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_poland_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin of Poland the Black Virgin.Probably it comes from Byzantian Greece and is ascribed to Saint Luke the Evangelist. The icon is found in Poland since 1382 A.D. The icon belongs to the iconograthic type of the Hodegetriaand symbolizes the Virgin of Victory and of Glory. The icon is covered with a silver cover with precious stones on it. The painting is in egg tempera on wood and the icon was found at the Monastery of Jasna Gora of Czestochowa in Poland. . Virgin of Poland - Hand Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110006/Angel_of_Great_Counsel_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch16_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Monk Angel of Great Counsel - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30319/Oil_Candle_Byzantine_Design_-_164 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_164_300.jpg 15cm Oil Candle Byzantine Design - 164 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30320/Oil_Candle_Byzantine_Design_-_165 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_165_300.jpg 15cm Oil Candle Byzantine Design - 165 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30324/Oil_Candle_Kerkiraiko_Design_-_1750 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_1750_300.jpg 15cm Oil Candle Kerkiraiko Design - 1750 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/19029/Silver_Crownbox_Circle_Design http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wedding_crown_cases/AST_910E_300.jpg Wedding Crown Case (Stefanothiki in Greek) to keep your Wedding Crowns. Unique handcrafted wooden case decorated by pure Silver 925, a precious gift for yourself and your beloved ones. Size: 9.8x9.8in - (25x25cm) Silver Crownbox Circle Design 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30377/Chalice_Set_Byzantine_Design_3_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_11_64_300.jpg Size: (17 x 31 cm) - (6.7 x 12.2 in) Chalice Set Byzantine Design 3 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30388/Chalice_Set_Byzantine_Design_2_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_12_75_300.jpg Size: (15 x 29 cm) - (5.9 x 11.4 in) Chalice Set Byzantine Design 2 with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69017/Vigil_Candle_Byzantine_Design_4_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_22_161_300.jpg Size: (18 x 17 cm) - (7.1 x 6.7 in) Vigil Candle Byzantine Design 4 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/40080/Blessing_Cross_Design_C http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_36_256_300.jpg Size: (15 x 28 cm) - (5.9 x 11 in) Blessing Cross Design C 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30395/Apostolos_Cover_Design_A_Two_Color http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_15_94_300.jpg Size: (24.5 x 19.5 cm) - (9.6 x 7.7 in) Apostolos Cover Design A Two Color 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110405/The_Raising_of_Lazarus_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v35_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Father Chrisostomos The Raising of Lazarus - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80082/The_Synaxarion_-_Volume_Four http://www.oramaworld.com/images/books/sinaxarion_engl4_300.jpg Description: The Lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church - March, April by the Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra Pages: 576 ISBN: 960-87487-2-0 The Synaxarion - Volume Four 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210005/Great_High_Priest_Enthroned_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch15_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Great High Priest Enthroned - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210006/Angel_of_Great_Counsel_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch16_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Monk Angel of Great Counsel - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210049/Matthew_the_Apostle_and_Evangelist_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st122_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: November 16 This Apostle, who was also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and had Galilee as his homeland. A publican before being called by Christ, he became one of the Twelve Apostles, and an Evangelist. While still in Palestine, he wrote his Gospel first in Hebrew, being also the first of all to write the Gospel. When he is depicted in icons, there is portrayed next to him the likeness of a man, one of the symbolic living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel, which, as Saint Irenaeus writes, is a symbol of our Saviours Incarnation. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210056/Michael_and_Gabriel_the_Holy_Archangels_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st129_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Michael and Gabriel the Holy Archangels - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210072/Paul_the_Apostle_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st145_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father Commemorates on: July 29 Paul, was a Jew by race, of the tribe of Benjamin, having Tarsus as his homeland. He was a Roman citizen, fluent in the Greek language, an expert in knowledge of the Law, a Pharisee, born of a Pharisee, and a disciple of Gamaliel, a Pharisee and notable teacher of the Law in Jerusalem. For this cause, from the beginning, Paul was a most fervent zealot for the traditions of the Jews and a great persecutor of the Church of Christ; at that time, his name was Saul (Acts 22:3-4). In his great passion of rage and fury against the disciples of the Lord, he went to Damascus bearing letters of introduction from the high priest. His intention was to bring the disciples of Christ back to Jerusalem in bonds. As he was approaching Damascus, about midday there suddenly shone upon him a light from Heaven. Falling on the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me?" And he asked, "Who art Thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus Whom thou persecutest; it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." And that heavenly voice and brilliance made him tremble, and he was blinded for a time. He was led by the hand into the city, and on account of a divine revelation to the Apostle Ananias ,he was baptized by him, and both his bodily and spiritual eyes were opened to the knowledge of the Sun of Righteousness. And straightway, he spoke with boldness in the synagogues, proclaiming that "Christ is the Son of God" (Acts 9:1-21). As for his zeal in preaching the Gospel after these things had come to pass, as for his unabating labors and afflictions of diverse kinds, the wounds, the prisons, the bonds, the beatings, the stonings, the shipwrecks, the journeys, the perils on land, on sea, in cities, in wildernesses, the continual vigils, the daily fasting, the hunger, the thirst, the nakedness, and all those other things that he endured for the Name of Christ, and which he underwent before nations and kings and the Israelites, and above all, his care for all the churches, his fiery longing for the salvation of all, whereby he became all things to all men, that he might save them all if possible, and because of which, with his heart aflame, he continuously traveled throughout all parts, visiting them all, Asia and West and East Europe. Having completed the work of his ministry, he likewise ended his life in martyrdom when he was beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero, at the same time, some say, when Peter was crucified. Paul the Apostle - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210111/Saint_Veronica_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st185_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery St.Meletios, Oinoi <Commemorates on: July 12 Saint Veronica - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210150/Saint_Augustine_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st22_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: June 15 Saint Augustine - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210282/Panagia_The_Hodegetria_%28standing%29_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th32_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Ch.& Nick. Panagia The Hodegetria (standing) - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210289/Panagia_The_Platytera_Enthroned_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th40_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia The Platytera Enthroned - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210294/Panagia_Giatrissa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th5_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia Giatrissa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210302/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__Dexiokratousa_Aged_Byzantine_I http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th59_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia The Glykophilousa Dexiokratousa Aged Byzantine I 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210313/The_Annunciation_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv4_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael The Annunciation - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210325/The_Supper_at_Emmaus_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v19_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Hierononk The Supper at Emmaus - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210326/The_Doubting_of_Thomas_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v20_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Doubting of Thomas - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210337/Panagia_%3AThe_Hope_of_the_Faithfull_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th68_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia :The Hope of the Faithfull - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/212064/Virgin_of_Poland_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_poland_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin of Poland the Black Virgin.Probably it comes from Byzantian Greece and is ascribed to Saint Luke the Evangelist. The icon is found in Poland since 1382 A.D. The icon belongs to the iconograthic type of the Hodegetriaand symbolizes the Virgin of Victory and of Glory. The icon is covered with a silver cover with precious stones on it. The painting is in egg tempera on wood and the icon was found at the Monastery of Jasna Gora of Czestochowa in Poland. . Virgin of Poland - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31046/Sprinkler http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_23-03_300.jpg Handcrafted Gold Plated Sprinkler Size: 3.5x11in (9x28cm) Sprinkler 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69070/Bracket_for_Hanging_Oil_Candles_Design_C http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_89-589_300.jpg Hand Made Brass Size: 20cm Bracket for Hanging Oil Candles Design C 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69073/Floor_Standing_Candle_Holder_%26_Censor_Stand http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_92-622_300.jpg Hand Made Brass Height: 111cm Floor Standing Candle Holder & Censor Stand 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10399/The_Myrrh_Bearing_Women_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v29_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Myrrh Bearing Women - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10384/Saint_Xenia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st316_300.jpg Iconographer: Siippi Sister Commemorates on : January 24 Our righteous Mother Xenia of Rome was of a distinguished family. While her parents were preparing to wed her, she stole away secretly, taking two handmaids with her, and departed for Mylasa of Karia in Asia Minor, and there she completed her life in Asceticism. She was ordained deaconess by Paul, her spiritual father, who became Bishop of Mylasa. Although she was originally named Eusebia, to conceal her identity, she took the name Xenia which means "stranger" in Greek because of her estrangement from her country. Saint Xenia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10382/Saint_Moses_of_Ethiopia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st314_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Moses, who is also called Moses the Black, was a slave, but because of his evil life, his master cast him out, and he became a ruthless thief, dissolute in all his ways. Later, however, coming to repentance, he converted, and took up the monastic life under Saint Isidore of Scete. He gave himself over to prayer and the mortification of the carnal mind with such diligence that he later became a priest of exemplary virtue. He was revered by all for his lofty ascetical life and for his great humility. Once the Fathers in Scete asked Moses to come to an assembly to judge the fault of a certain brother, but he refused. When they insisted, he took a basket which had a hole in it, filled it with sand, and carried it on his shoulders. When the Fathers saw him coming they asked him what the basket might mean. He answered, "My sins run out behind me, and I do not see them, and I am come this day to judge failings which are not mine." When a barbarian tribe was coming to Scete, Moses, conscious that he himself had slain other men when he was a thief, awaited them and was willingly slain by them with six other monks, at the end of the fourth century. He was a contemporary of Saint Arsenius the Great Saint Moses of Ethiopia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10365/Saint_Afrodite_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st297_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Saint Afrodite - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10359/Saint_Agni_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st261_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Cemmemorates on: January 21 Saint Agni - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10343/The_Redeemer_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch24_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios, Oinoi The Redeemer - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10339/Panagia_The_Saviour_of_the_World_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th70_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Father Chrisostomos Panagia The Saviour of the World - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10303/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th6_300.jpg Iconographer: Siippis Sister Panagia The Glykophilousa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10290/Panagia_Portaitissa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th41_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon, Holy Monastery of St.Anne Panagia Portaitissa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10279/Panagia_The_Galaktotrofousa_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th3_300.jpg Iconographer: Neas Skepes Panagia The Galaktotrofousa - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10257/The_birth_of_St.John_the_Baptist_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st96_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Father Chrisostomou <Commemorates on: June 24 The birth of St.John the Baptist - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10239/Jacob_the_Prophet_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st78_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Jacob the Prophet - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10209/Saint_Irene_Chrysovalantou_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st48_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: July 28 Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was Gods will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labours, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day. Saint Irene Chrysovalantou - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10203/David_the_Prophet_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st41_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. <Commemorates on: December 26 David the Prophet - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10189/Saint_All_Saints_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st255_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Pantoctratoros Saint All Saints - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10141/Saint_Romanos_The_Melodos_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st211_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Commemorates on: October 1 Saint Romanos The Melodos - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10122/Saint_Hieronymus_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st195_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi <Commemorates on: June 15 Saint Hieronymus - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10107/Saint_Christopher_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st181_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: May 9 Saint Christopher was at first named Reprobus. Seeing the Christians persecuted, he rebuked the tyrants for their cruelty. Soldiers were sent to bring him to appear before the ruler; but he converted them to Christ, and with them was baptized, receiving the name Christopher. After he appeared before the ruler, he was imprisoned and two harlots were sent to seduce him, but he converted them also, and encouraged them in their martyrdom. He was subjected to torments and finally beheaded in the days of Decius. Many marvellous and mythical things are said about him out of ignorance and superstition. one of which is that it is impossible for one to die suddenly from some unexpected cause on the day on which one looks at the Saints icon. This is the origin of that proverb that is quoted in various quarters: "If on Christopher thou shouldst gaze, thou shalt safely wend lifes ways." The etymology of his name, which means "Christ-bearer," has undoubtedly moved iconographers to depict him carrying the infant Jesus on his shoulders; it is completely erro-neous, however, to depict him, as some uninformed iconographers do, having the head of a dog, because of a statement in his life that he was dog-faced, by which is meant only that his countenance was exceedingly frightful to look upon. Saint Christopher - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10079/Saint_Raphael%2C_Nicholas_and_Irene_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st152_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Saint Raphael, Nicholas and Irene - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10071/Saint_Paraskeve_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st144_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: July 26 Saint Paraskevi, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskevi), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" , where Friday is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth". Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments. Saint Paraskeve - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10016/The_Lamentation_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv12_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Lamentation - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10012/Enthroned_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch6_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk Enthroned - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10011/Emmanouel_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch5_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa Emmanouel - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30079/Tabernacle_Design_F http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/tabernacle/MAN126-06_300.jpg Hand Made Tabernacle Gold Plated Size: 14x14x10cm Tabernacle Design F 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30087/Zeon_Design_G http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/zeon/MAN136-05_300.jpg Hand Made Engraved Size :17cm Zeon Design G 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11356/The_Nativity_of_Christ_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/chv7_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time The Nativity of Christ - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90038/Crelics_Hat_-_Kalpaki http://www.oramaworld.com/images/vestments/hat_300.jpg Clerics Hat ( Kalpaki in Greek). For the measurments is very imporant to have the top heads diameter. During the checkout process there is a comments text box where you should complete the above measurements. Crelics Hat - Kalpaki 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10435/All_Saints_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_95_300.jpg All Saints - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10449/Grigorousa_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_71_300.jpg Grigorousa - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10490/Saint_Cosmas_and_Damian_Anargiroi_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_66_300.jpg Saint Cosmas and Damian Anargiroi - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90050/Small_Standing_Greek_Flag http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/gr_300.jpg Flag size : 15x23cm The pattern and colors of the Greek Flag have changed somewhat since the Revolution of the Hellenic Nation in 1821. The stripes represent the number of the syllables in the phrase: Eleftheria i Thanatos (Liberty or Death). Liberty or Death was the motto during the years of the Hellenic Revolution against the Ottoman Empire in the 19nth century. The Hellenic Square Cross that rests on the upper left-side of the flag and occupies one fourth of the total area demonstrates the respect and the devotion the Hellenic people have for the Greek Orthodox Church and signifies the important role of Christianity in the formation of the modern Hellenic Nation. Small Standing Greek Flag 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/14106/Saint_Anthony_the_Great_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st333_300.jpg Commemorates on: January 17 Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert and remained there for about twenty years. Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, lie was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So Passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the Year 356, having lived altogether some 105 years. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation, When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time he also turned many unbelievers to Christ. Saint Anthony the Great - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90149/Panagia_Amolyntos_Byzantine_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images//byzicons/silver_icons_NIK103/panagia_amolyntos_byz_300.jpg Panagia Amolyntos Byzantine - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110351/Saint_Loucia_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st114_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios Commemorates on: December 13 Saint Lucia was from Syracuse in Sicily, a virgin betrothed to a certain pagan. Since her mother suffered from an issue of blood, she went with her to the shrine of Saint Agatha at Catania to seek healing. There Saint Agatha appeared to Lucia in a dream, assuring her of her mothers healing, and foretelling Lucias martyrdom. When her mother had been healed, Lucia gladly distributed her goods to the poor, preparing herself for her coming confession of Christ. Betrayed as a Christian by her betrothed to Paschasius the Governor, she was put in a brothel to be abased, but was preserved in purity by the grace of God. Saint Lucia was beheaded in the year 304, during the reign of Diocletian. Saint Loucia - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110337/Panagia_%3AThe_Hope_of_the_Faithfull_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th68_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia :The Hope of the Faithfull - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110323/Noli_Me_Tangere_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v17_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia Noli Me Tangere - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110320/The_Hospitality_of_Abraham_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v14_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani The Hospitality of Abraham - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110312/The_Dormition_of_the_Virgin_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv2_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas The Dormition of the Virgin - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110279/Panagia_The_Galaktotrofousa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th3_300.jpg Iconographer: Neas Skepes Panagia The Galaktotrofousa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110267/Panagia_Grhgorousa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th14_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Panagia Grhgorousa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110260/Saint_Kalliope_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st99_300.jpg Iconographer: Kantarelis V. <Commemorates on: July 8 Saint Kalliope - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110241/Saint_Alexander_of_Constantinople_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st8_300.jpg Iconographer: Markella Sister <Commemorates on: August 30 Saint Alexander was sent to the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea as the delegate of Saint Metrophanes, Bishop of Constantinople, to whose throne he succeeded in the year 325. When Arius had deceitfully professed allegiance to the Council of Nicaea, Saint Alexander, knowing his guile, refused to receive him into communion; Arius powerful partisans threatened that they would use force to bring Arius into the communion of the Church the following day. Saint Alexander prayed fervently that God might spare the Church; and as Arius was in a privy place relieving nature, his bowels gushed forth with an effusion of blood, and the arch-heresiarch died the death of Judas. Saint Alexander was Bishop from 325 until 337. Saint Alexander of Constantinople - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110239/Jacob_the_Prophet_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st78_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Jacob the Prophet - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110224/Elijah_the_Prophet_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st62_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Commemorates on: July 20 Elijah was from Thisbe or Thesbe, a town of Galaad (Gilead), beyond the Jordan. He was of priestly lineage, a man of a solitary and ascetical character, clothed in a mantle of sheep skin, and girded about his loins with a leathern belt. He received the name Zealot. Therefore, set aflame with such zeal, he sternly reproved the impiety and lawlessness of Ahab and his wife Jezebel. He shut up heaven by means of prayer, and it did not rain for three years and six months. Ravens brought him food for his need when, at Gods command, he was hiding by the torrent of Horrath. He multiplied the little flour and oil of the poor widow of Sarephtha of Sidon, who had given him hospitality in her home, and when her son died, he raised him up. He brought down fire from Heaven upon Mount Carmel, and it burned up the sacrifice offered to God before all the people of Israel, that they might know the truth. At the torrent of Kisson, he slew 450 false prophets and priests who worshipped idols and led the people astray. He received food wondrously at the hand of an Angel, and being strengthened by this food he walked for forty days and forty nights. He beheld God on Mount Horeb, as far as this is possible for human nature. He foretold the destruction of the house of Ahab, and the death of his son Ohozias; and as for the two captains of fifty that were sent by the king, he burned them for their punishment, bringing fire down from Heaven. He divided the flow of the Jordan, and he and his disciple Elisseus passed through as it were on dry land; and finally, while speaking with him, Elijah was suddenly snatched away by a fiery chariot in the year 895 B.C., and he ascended as though into heaven, whither God most certainly translated him alive, as He did Enoch. Elijah the Prophet - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110195/Gabriel_Archangel_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st31_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Commemorates on: November 8 Supreme Commander of God and minister of the Divine glory, guide of men and leader of the bodiless hosts: Ask for what is to our profit and for great mercy, since thou art Supreme Commander of the bodiless hosts. Gabriel Archangel - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110164/Saint_Euphrosynos_the_Cooker_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st232_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella <Commemorates on: September 11 Saint Euphrosynos the Cooker - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110150/Saint_Augustine_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st22_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. <Commemorates on: June 15 Saint Augustine - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110141/Saint_Romanos_The_Melodos_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st211_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Commemorates on: October 1 Saint Romanos The Melodos - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110074/Peter_and_Paul_the_Apostles_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st148_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Nikon Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; later he was renamed Peter by the Lord Jesus Christ.After the Resurrection of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit, he preached in Judea, Antioch, and certain parts of Asia, and finally came to Rome, where he was crucified upside down by Nero, and thus he ascended to the eternal habitations about the year 66 or 68, leaving two Catholic (General) Epistles to the Church of Christ. Paul was a Jew by race, of the tribe of Benjamin, having Tarsus as his homeland. He was a Roman citizen, fluent in the Greek language, an expert in knowledge of the Law, a Pharisee, born of a Pharisee, and a disciple of Gamaliel, a Pharisee and notable teacher of the Law in Jerusalem. He was baptized by Apostle Ananias.He preached the Gospel and travelled to Asia East and West Europe.Having completed the work of his ministry, he likewise ended his life in martyrdom when he was beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero, at the same time, some say, when Peter was crucified. Peter and Paul the Apostles - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110070/Saint_Panteleemon_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st143_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: July 27 This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physicians vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this mans soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs. Saint Panteleemon - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110068/Saint_Olga_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st141_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Chrisostomos Father Commemorates on: July 11 Saint Olga, renowned for her wisdom and sobriety, in her youth became the wife of Igor, Great Prince of Kiev, who ruled during the tenth century. After her husbands death, she herself ruled capably, and was finally moved to accept the Faith of Christ. She traveled to Constantinople to receive Holy Baptism. The Emperor, seeing her outward beauty and inward greatness, asked her to marry him. She said she could not do this before she was baptized; she furthermore asked him to be her Godfather at the font, which he agreed to do. After she was baptized (receiving the name of Helen), the Emperor repeated his proposal of marriage. She answered that now he was her father, through holy Baptism, and that not even among the heathen was it heard of a man marrying his daughter. Gracefully accepting to be outwitted by her, he sent her back to her land with priests and sacred texts and holy icons. Although her son Svyatoslav remained a pagan, she planted the seed of faith in her grandson Vladimir. She reposed in peace in 969. Saint Olga - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110061/Saint_Nectarios_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st134_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Paraklitos, Oropos Commemorates on:November 9 Saint Nectarios was born in Selyvria of Thrace on October 1, 1846. After putting himself through school in Constantinople with much hard labour, he became a monk on Chios in 1876, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus; because of his virtue, a year later he was ordained deacon, receiving the new name of Nectarius. Under the patronage of Patriarch Sophronius of Alexandria, Nectarius went to Athens to study in 1882; completing his theological studies in 1885, he went to Alexandria, where Patriarch Sophronius ordained him priest on March 23, 1886 in the Cathedral of Saint Sabbas, and in August of the same year, in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, made him Archimandrite. Archimandrite Nectarius showed much zeal both for preaching the word of God, and for the beauty of Gods house. He greatly beautified the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, and years later, when Nectarius was in Athens, Saint Nicholas appeared to him in a dream, embracing him and telling him he was going to exalt him very high. At the request of certain pious women, in 1904 he began the building of his convent of the Holy Trinity on the island of Aegina while yet dean of the Rizarios School; finding later that his presence there was needed, he took up his residence on Aegina in 1908, where he spent the last years of his life, devoting himself to the direction of his convent and to very intense prayer; he was sometimes seen lifted above the ground while rapt in prayer. Saint Nectarios - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110056/Michael_and_Gabriel_the_Holy_Archangels_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st129_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Michael and Gabriel the Holy Archangels - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110030/Saint_Cosmas_and_Damian_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st100_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr.& Nik. Saint Cosmas and Damian - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110603/Virgin_Belozersk http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_belozersk_300.jpg Unique Museum Copy of Virgin Belozersk.A Russian icon of the 13th century. It follows the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) which is characterized by the melancholic and serious countenance of Virgin who envisages the impending tragedy. She holds tenderly the child Jesus who is embracing her. The intense colouring of the halos, the vestment and the margin provide with a festive exaltation. Angels and Saints appear in circles around the Virgin The painting is in egg tempera on wood. Virgin Belozersk 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110017/The_Holy_Napkin_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv13_300.jpg Iconographer: H.Neas Sketis The Holy Napkin - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30286/Holy_Gospel_With_Enamel_-_114 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_114_300.jpg Size: 14.6x11.8in (37x30cm) Holy Gospel With Enamel - 114 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30299/Sprinkler_With_Enamel_-_134 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_134_300.jpg 26cm Sprinkler With Enamel - 134 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30307/Censer_Athinaiko_with_Enamel_-_150 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_150_300.jpg Hand Crafted Ecclesiastical Censer Size: Medium - 3x9 inches (8x24 cm) Censer Athinaiko with Enamel - 150 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69012/Counterbalance_Design_A http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_19_139_300.jpg Size: Ö10 Counterbalance Design A 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69033/Vigil_Candle_Corfu_Design_2_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_23_177_300.jpg Size: (24 x 12 cm) - (9.4 x 4.7 in) Vigil Candle Corfu Design 2 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/40086/Blessing_Cross_Casting_Brass http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_36_263_300.jpg Size: (14 x 24 cm) - (5.5 x 9.4 in) Blessing Cross Casting Brass 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53007/Censer_Katzi_Athinaiko_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_39_295_300.jpg Size: (23 x 24 cm) - (9.1 x 9.4 in) Censer Katzi Athinaiko with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53021/Censer_Russian_with_little_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_40_311_300.jpg Size: (9.5 x 23 cm) - (3.7 x 9.1 in) Censer Russian with little Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80079/The_Church_Liturgical_Year http://www.oramaworld.com/images/diakonia/DIA_18_039_300.jpg The Church Liturgical Year 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110395/Christ_and_the_Samaritan_Woman_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v25_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Christ and the Samaritan Woman - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/114106/Saint_Anthony_the_Great_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st333_300.jpg Commemorates on: January 17 Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert and remained there for about twenty years. Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, lie was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So Passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the Year 356, having lived altogether some 105 years. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation, When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time he also turned many unbelievers to Christ. Saint Anthony the Great - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80092/To_Thee%2C_Our_Leader_In_Battle_-_Service_of_the_Akathistos_Hymn http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_akathistos_hymn_300.jpg CD 1 1. Taking knowledge of the secret command, Tone 8, quick chant2. To thee, our leader in battle; Line 1, slow chant3-8. First section of the Salutations9. To thee, our leader in battle, quick chant10-15. Second section of the Salutations16. To thee, our leader in battle, quick chant17. Psalm 5018. Canticles 1 and 3, Tone 4 (legetos)19. To thee, our leader in battle, slow-fast chant20-25. Third section of the Salutations26. To thee, our leader in battle, quick chant27. Kathisma, Canticle 3, Tone 128. Canticles 4, 5 and 629. PetitionCD 2 1. To thee, our leader in battle, quick-slow chant2-7. Fourth section of the Salutations8. To thee, our leader in battle, quick chant9. Kontakion-Ikos-Synaxarion10. Canticles 7 and 811. Canticle 912. Exapostilarion - "The mystery hidden from all ages"13. Let everything that hath breath, Tone 414. Psalms 148-150, Tone 415. Sticherïn, slow chant16. Stichera, quick chant17. Glory, Tone 418. Doxology, Tone 819. O Great Lord, Tone 8<hr>Musical Director: Athanasios Vourlis, Professor, University of Athens. Recording - Music Editor: "Echogennisi" - P. Kalambakas. Production: Singing performed by the choir of the Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia - Greece. Priest: Hieromonk Athanasios of Simonopetra. To Thee, Our Leader In Battle - Service of the Akathistos Hymn 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80090/Vespers_%5BVigil_of_St._Maria_Magdalini%5D http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_vespers_300.jpg CD 1 1-4. Ringing of bells - Simantron 5. I shall enter, Tone 8 6. Psalm of Introduction (Ps. 103) 7. Blessed is the man, Tone 8 8. Petition 9. Lord, I have cried, Tone 1 10. Let my prayer be set forth, Tone 1 11. Psalm verses, Athonite, Tone 1 12. Stichera, Tone 1 13. Stichera, Tone 2 CD 2 1. Doxastikon, Tone 6 2. Readings LITY: 3 Idiomelon, Tone 1 4. Idiomelon, Tone 2 5. Glory, Tone 5 6.Both now, Tone 5 7. Great Litany - Lord, have mercy 8. Apolyticion, Tone 1 9-10. Hail, Virgin, Mother of God, Mary, Tone 3 - Blessed art thou, Tone 5 11. Rich men fallen into poverty, Tone 5 <hr />Choirmaster: Gregorios Stathis, Professor, University of AthensRecorded: At the Holy Convent of the Annunciation - OrmyliaProduction: Singing performed by the choir of the Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia - GreecePriest: Hieromonk Athanasios of Simonopetra Vespers [Vigil of St. Maria Magdalini] 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80089/Divine_Liturgy_%5BVigil_of_St._Maria_Magdalini%5D http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_divine_liturgy_300.jpg CD 1 1. Opening benediction - Litany of peace 2. Typical Psalms: My soul doth praise the Lord, Tone 8 3. Petition 4. Praises my soul, Tone 2 5. Petition 6. Beatitudes - Canticle 6, Tone 8 7-8. Trisagion, Tone 1 9. Dynamis, Tone 1 10. Epistle reading - Alleluia 11. Cherubic hymn, Tone 4 (Hagia) 12. Great Entrance - Commemorations 13. By angelical forces CD 2 1. Litany of Supplication - Liturgical chants (Father, Son...), Tone 2-1 2. The Nicene Creed 3. Liturgical chants (part 2) 4. It is truly meet, Tone 2-1 5. Calophonic irmos - The Bush, burning but unconsumed, Tone 1 6. Kratema, Tone 1 7-10. Service of the Trapeza <hr />Choirmaster: Gregorios Stathis, Professor, University of Athens. Recorded: Át the Holy Convent of the Annunciation - OrmyliaProduction: Singing performed by the choir of the Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia - GreeceSpeaking: Hieromonk Athanasios of Simonopetra Divine Liturgy [Vigil of St. Maria Magdalini] 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210015/The_Presentation_of_Christ_in_the_Temple_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv10_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210017/The_Holy_Napkin_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv13_300.jpg Iconographer: H.Neas Sketis The Holy Napkin - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210061/Saint_Nectarios_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st134_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Paraklitos, Oropos Commemorates on:November 9 Saint Nectarios was born in Selyvria of Thrace on October 1, 1846. After putting himself through school in Constantinople with much hard labour, he became a monk on Chios in 1876, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus; because of his virtue, a year later he was ordained deacon, receiving the new name of Nectarius. Under the patronage of Patriarch Sophronius of Alexandria, Nectarius went to Athens to study in 1882; completing his theological studies in 1885, he went to Alexandria, where Patriarch Sophronius ordained him priest on March 23, 1886 in the Cathedral of Saint Sabbas, and in August of the same year, in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, made him Archimandrite. Archimandrite Nectarius showed much zeal both for preaching the word of God, and for the beauty of Gods house. He greatly beautified the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, and years later, when Nectarius was in Athens, Saint Nicholas appeared to him in a dream, embracing him and telling him he was going to exalt him very high. At the request of certain pious women, in 1904 he began the building of his convent of the Holy Trinity on the island of Aegina while yet dean of the Rizarios School; finding later that his presence there was needed, he took up his residence on Aegina in 1908, where he spent the last years of his life, devoting himself to the direction of his convent and to very intense prayer; he was sometimes seen lifted above the ground while rapt in prayer. Saint Nectarios - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210068/Saint_Olga_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st141_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Chrisostomos Father Commemorates on: July 11 Saint Olga, renowned for her wisdom and sobriety, in her youth became the wife of Igor, Great Prince of Kiev, who ruled during the tenth century. After her husbands death, she herself ruled capably, and was finally moved to accept the Faith of Christ. She traveled to Constantinople to receive Holy Baptism. The Emperor, seeing her outward beauty and inward greatness, asked her to marry him. She said she could not do this before she was baptized; she furthermore asked him to be her Godfather at the font, which he agreed to do. After she was baptized (receiving the name of Helen), the Emperor repeated his proposal of marriage. She answered that now he was her father, through holy Baptism, and that not even among the heathen was it heard of a man marrying his daughter. Gracefully accepting to be outwitted by her, he sent her back to her land with priests and sacred texts and holy icons. Although her son Svyatoslav remained a pagan, she planted the seed of faith in her grandson Vladimir. She reposed in peace in 969. Saint Olga - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210094/Timothy_the_Apostle_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st167_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Father Commemorates on: January 22 The Apostle Timothy, who was from Lystra of Lycaonia, was born of a Greek (that is, pagan) father and a Jewish mother; his mothers name was Eunice, and his grandmothers name was Lois (II Tim. 1:5). He became the disciple of the Apostle Paul when the latter first preached there, and he followed him during the whole period of the Apostles preaching. Afterwards, he was consecrated by him as first Bishop of the Church in Ephesus. Under the supervision of John the Evangelist, who governed all the churches in Asia, he completed his life as a martyr in the year 97, when he was stoned to death by the heathen, because, as some surmise, he opposed the festival held in hormur of Artemis (Diana). The Apostle Pauls First and Second Epistles to Timothy were written to him. Timothy the Apostle - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210164/Saint_Euphrosynos_the_Cooker_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st232_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella <Commemorates on: September 11 Saint Euphrosynos the Cooker - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210189/Saint_All_Saints_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st255_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Pantoctratoros Saint All Saints - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210195/Gabriel_Archangel_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st31_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Commemorates on: November 8 Supreme Commander of God and minister of the Divine glory, guide of men and leader of the bodiless hosts: Ask for what is to our profit and for great mercy, since thou art Supreme Commander of the bodiless hosts. Gabriel Archangel - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210205/Saint_Demetrius_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st43_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: October 26 Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thcssalonica in 190, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by time, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Saint Demetrius - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210224/Elijah_the_Prophet_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st62_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Commemorates on: July 20 Elijah was from Thisbe or Thesbe, a town of Galaad (Gilead), beyond the Jordan. He was of priestly lineage, a man of a solitary and ascetical character, clothed in a mantle of sheep skin, and girded about his loins with a leathern belt. He received the name Zealot. Therefore, set aflame with such zeal, he sternly reproved the impiety and lawlessness of Ahab and his wife Jezebel. He shut up heaven by means of prayer, and it did not rain for three years and six months. Ravens brought him food for his need when, at Gods command, he was hiding by the torrent of Horrath. He multiplied the little flour and oil of the poor widow of Sarephtha of Sidon, who had given him hospitality in her home, and when her son died, he raised him up. He brought down fire from Heaven upon Mount Carmel, and it burned up the sacrifice offered to God before all the people of Israel, that they might know the truth. At the torrent of Kisson, he slew 450 false prophets and priests who worshipped idols and led the people astray. He received food wondrously at the hand of an Angel, and being strengthened by this food he walked for forty days and forty nights. He beheld God on Mount Horeb, as far as this is possible for human nature. He foretold the destruction of the house of Ahab, and the death of his son Ohozias; and as for the two captains of fifty that were sent by the king, he burned them for their punishment, bringing fire down from Heaven. He divided the flow of the Jordan, and he and his disciple Elisseus passed through as it were on dry land; and finally, while speaking with him, Elijah was suddenly snatched away by a fiery chariot in the year 895 B.C., and he ascended as though into heaven, whither God most certainly translated him alive, as He did Enoch. Elijah the Prophet - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210239/Jacob_the_Prophet_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st78_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Jacob the Prophet - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210241/Saint_Alexander_of_Constantinople_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st8_300.jpg Iconographer: Markella Sister <Commemorates on: August 30 Saint Alexander was sent to the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea as the delegate of Saint Metrophanes, Bishop of Constantinople, to whose throne he succeeded in the year 325. When Arius had deceitfully professed allegiance to the Council of Nicaea, Saint Alexander, knowing his guile, refused to receive him into communion; Arius powerful partisans threatened that they would use force to bring Arius into the communion of the Church the following day. Saint Alexander prayed fervently that God might spare the Church; and as Arius was in a privy place relieving nature, his bowels gushed forth with an effusion of blood, and the arch-heresiarch died the death of Judas. Saint Alexander was Bishop from 325 until 337. Saint Alexander of Constantinople - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210260/Saint_Kalliope_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st99_300.jpg Iconographer: Kantarelis V. <Commemorates on: July 8 Saint Kalliope - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210262/Panagia_%22Amolyntos%22_Immaculate_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th1_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Panagia "Amolyntos" Immaculate - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210323/Noli_Me_Tangere_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v17_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia Noli Me Tangere - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210332/The_Entry_into_Jerusalem_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v9_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Entry into Jerusalem - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210339/Panagia_The_Saviour_of_the_World_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th70_300.jpg Iconographer: Com.Father Chrisostomos Panagia The Saviour of the World - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210343/The_Redeemer_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch24_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios, Oinoi The Redeemer - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210373/Saint_Julia_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st305_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Saint Julia - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210395/Christ_and_the_Samaritan_Woman_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v25_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Christ and the Samaritan Woman - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210603/Virgin_Belozersk http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_belozersk_300.jpg Unique Museum Copy of Virgin Belozersk.A Russian icon of the 13th century. It follows the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) which is characterized by the melancholic and serious countenance of Virgin who envisages the impending tragedy. She holds tenderly the child Jesus who is embracing her. The intense colouring of the halos, the vestment and the margin provide with a festive exaltation. Angels and Saints appear in circles around the Virgin The painting is in egg tempera on wood. Virgin Belozersk 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/214106/Saint_Anthony_the_Great_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st333_300.jpg Commemorates on: January 17 Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert and remained there for about twenty years. Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, lie was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So Passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he reposed on January 17 in the Year 356, having lived altogether some 105 years. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation, When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time he also turned many unbelievers to Christ. Saint Anthony the Great - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/290077/Sunday_of_All_Saints_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v38_300.jpg Sunday of All Saints - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31022/Censer_Athinaiko_Two_Color http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_15-08_300.jpg Hand Crafted Ecclesiastical Censer Size: Large - 4x10.5 inches (10.5x27cm) Censer Athinaiko Two Color 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90006/Altar_Cover http://www.oramaworld.com/images/vestments/ag_trapeza_300.jpg Hand Taylored Altar Cover. Please write down the following measurements that is needed to provide us. A...FRONT SIDE LENGTH . B...RIGHT SIDE LENGHT . C...HEIGHT BOTTOM TO TOP OF THE TABLE . D...CORNERS OF THE TABLE (ROUND / VERTICAL) . During the checkout process there is a comments text box where you should complete the above measurements. In the following pages you will find a variety of beautiful decor designs for the Altar Cover Altar Cover 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90003/Rasso http://www.oramaworld.com/images/vestments/rasso_300.jpg Taylored & Hand-made Clerics clothing. Please write down the following measurements that is needed to provide us. ABACK LENGTH NAPE TO SHOE BFRONT LENGTH FROM THROAT TO SHOE CSLEEVE LENGTH FROM NAPE TO FINGERNAILS DNECK DIAMMETER EBACK LENGTH SHOULDER TO SHOULDER During the checkout process there is a comments text box where you should complete the above measurements. Rasso 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10402/Three_Holy_Infants_in_the_Furnace_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v32_300.jpg Iconographer: Georgatos Helias Three Holy Infants in the Furnace - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10390/Forty_Holy_Virgin_Martyrs_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st322_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10378/Saint_Kirikos_and_Julitta_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st310_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Saint Julitta was from the city of Iconium. Fearing the persecution of Diocletian, she took her son Cyricus, who was three years old, and departed for Seleucia; but finding the same evil there, she went over to Tarsus in Cilicia, where the ruler arrested her. He took her son from her and tried with flatteries to draw the youth to himself. But the little one, in his childish voice, called on the Name of Christ and kicked the ruler in the belly so hard, that the tyrant became enraged and cast him down the steps of the tribunal. In this manner, the childs head was crushed, and he gave up the spirit. As for his blessed mother, she first endured many torments, and finally was beheaded in the year 296. Saint Kirikos and Julitta - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10376/Saint_John_of_Climax_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st308_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella Saint John of Climax - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10367/Saint_Euthalia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st299_300.jpg Iconographer: I.Neas Sketis Saint Euthalia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10347/Saint_Victor_Full_Figure_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st29_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Commemorates on :November 11 Saint Victor contested in Damascus in 160, during the reign of Antoninos Pios. The pagans arrested Saint Victor as a Christian and cut off his fingers, put out his eyes, and beheaded him. Saint Victor Full Figure - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10326/The_Doubting_of_Thomas_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v20_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Doubting of Thomas - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10325/The_Supper_at_Emmaus_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v19_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Hierononk The Supper at Emmaus - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10321/Archangel_Michael_the_Miracle_at_Chonae_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v15_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Markella Archangel Michael the Miracle at Chonae - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10316/The_Birth_of_the_Virgin_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv7_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Gregorios The Birth of the Virgin - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10306/Panagia_The_Rescuer_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th62_300.jpg Iconographer: Sister Kassiani Panagia The Rescuer - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10299/Panagia_%22Axion_Esti%22_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th56_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia "Axion Esti" - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10260/Saint_Kalliope_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st99_300.jpg Iconographer: Kantarelis V. <Commemorates on: July 8 Saint Kalliope - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10256/Saint_John_of_Russia_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st94_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 7 Saint John of Russia - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10244/Saint_Ignatius_of_Antioch_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st82_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: December 20 Saint Ignatius was a disciple of Saint John the Theologian, and a successor of the Apostles, and he became the second Bishop of Antioch, after Evodus. He wrote many epistles to the faithful, strengthening them in their confession, and preserving for us the teachings of the holy Apostles. Brought to Rome under Trajan, he was surrendered to lions to be eaten, and so finished the course of martyrdom about the Year 107. The remnants of his bones were carefully gathered by the faithful and brought to Antioch. He is called God-bearer, as one who bare God within himself and was aflame in heart with love for Him. Therefore, in his Epistle to the Romans (ch. 4), imploring their love not to attempt to deliver him from his longed-for martyrdom, he said, "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God." Saint Ignatius of Antioch - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10232/Saint_Theodore_Tiro_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st70_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: February 17 Saint Theodore who was from Amasia of Pontus, contested during the reign of Maximian (286-305). He was called Tyro, from the Latin Tim, because he was a newly enlisted recruit. When it Was reported that he was a Christian, he boldly confessed Christ; the ruler, hoping that he would repent, gave him time to consider the matter more completely and then give answer. Theodore gave answer by setting fire to the temple of Cybele, the "mother of the gods," and for this he suffered a martyrs death by fire. Saint Theodore Tiro - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10220/Saint_Ephraim_of_Syria_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st59_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on: January 28 Saint Ephraim was born in Nisibis of Mesopotamia some time about the year 306, and in his youth was the disciple of Saint James, Bishop of Nisibis, one of the 318 Fathers at the First Ecumenical Council. Ephraim lived in Nisibis, practicing a severe ascetical life and increasing in holiness, until 363, the year in which Julian the Apostate was slain in his war against the Persians, and his successor Jovian surrendered Nisibis to them. Ephraim then made his dwelling in Edessa, where he found many heresies to do battle with. He waged an especial war against Bardaisan; this gnostic had written many hymns propagating his errors, which by their sweet melodies became popular and enticed souls away from the truth. Saint Ephraim, having received from God a singular gift of eloquence, turned Bardaisans own weapon against him, and wrote a multitude of hymns to be chanted by chain of women, which set forth the true doctrines, refuted heretical error, and praised the contests of the Martyrs. Shortly before the end of his life, a famine broke out in Edessa, and Saint Ephraim left his cell to rebuke the rich for not sharing their goods with the poor. The rich answered that they knew no one to whom they could entrust their goods. Ephraim asked them, "What do you think of me?" When they confessed their reverence for him, he offered to distribute their alms, to which they agreed. He himself cared with his own hands for many of the sick from the famine, and so crowned his life with mercy and love for neighbour. Saint Ephraim reposed in Peace, according to some in the year 373, according to others, 379. Saint Ephraim of Syria - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10206/Saint_Dionysius_the_Areopagite_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st44_300.jpg Iconographer: Ioakeim Father Commemorates on: October 3 This Saint was from Athens, a learned man, and a member of the famous judicial court of Mars Hill (in Greek Aeros Pagos), hence the name Areopagite. When Saint Paul preached in Athens, he was one of the first them to believe in Christ, and, according to some, became the first bishop of that city. Others say -- and this may be more probable--that he was the second Bishop of Athens, after Saint Hierotheus, whom Dionysius calls his friend and teacher "after Paul" .With Saint Hierotheus he was also present at the Dormition of the most holy Theotokos; the Doxasticon of the Aposticha for the service of the Dormition is partly taken from a passage in Chapter III of On the Divine Names. According to ancient tradition, he received a martyrs end (according to some, in Athens itself) about the year 96. Saint Dionysius the Areopagite - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10161/Saint_Achillios_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st23_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Father <Commemorates on: May 15 Saint Achillius was one of the 318 God-bearing Fathers who were present at the First Ecumenical Council; after returning to Larissa he cast down many pagan temples, delivered many from the demons, and raised up churches to the glory of God. He reposed about the middle of the fourth century. Saint Achillios - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10131/Saint_Margaret_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st202_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi <Commemorates on: January 25 Saint Margaret - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10108/Saint_Agathe_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st182_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha <Commemorates on: February 5 This Martyr, who was from Panormus (that is, Palermo) or perhaps Catania of Sicily, was a most comely and chaste virgin. After many exceedingly harsh torments, she gave up her spirit in prison at Catania in 251, because she did not consent to the seductions of Quintian, the Governor of Sicily. Saint Agathe - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10095/Three_Holy_Hierarchs_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st169_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: January 30 The common feast of these three teachers was instituted a little before the year 1100, during the reign of the Emperor Alexis I Comnenus, because of a dispute and strife that arose among the notable and virtuous men of that time. Some of them preferred Basil, while others preferred Gregory, and yet others preferred John Chrysostom, quarrelling among themselves over which of the three was the greatest. Furthermore, each party, in order to distinguish itself from the others, assumed the name of its preferred Saint; hence, they called themselves Basilians, Gregorians, or Joannites. Desiring to bring an end to the contention, the three Saints appeared together to the saintly John Mauropus, a monk who had been ordained Bishop of Euchaita, a city of Asia Minor, they revealed to him that the glory they have at the throne of God is equal, and told him to compose a common service for the three of them, which he did with great skill and beauty. Saint John of Euchaita (celebrated Oct. 5) is also the composer of the Canon to the Guardian Angel, the Protector of a Mans Life. In his old age, he retired from his episocopal see and again took up the monastic life in a monastery in Constantinople. He reposed during the reign of the aforementioned Emperor Alexis Comnenus (1081-1118). Three Holy Hierarchs - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10048/Forty_Holy_Martyrs_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st121_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Forty Holy Martyrs - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10038/Saint_Lazarus_Raising_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st108_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Saint Lazarus Raising - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10019/The_Pray_in_Gesthemane_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv16_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Pray in Gesthemane - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10018/The_Betrayal_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv15_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos The Betrayal - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10014/Man_of_Sorrows_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv1_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Man of Sorrows - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10007/The_Bridegroom_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch17_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Bridegroom - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30070/Chalice_Set_Byzantine_Style_Motives_Design_A http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/chalise_set/MAN103-08_300.jpg Hand Made Chalice Set with Enamel Motives Size: 32cm Chalice Set Byzantine Style Motives Design A 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30138/Anditheron_Bowl_A_with_Enamel_Decor http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/anditheron/MAN154-01_300.jpg Hand Made Anditheron Bowl Gold Plated with metal stand, nicly decorated with enamel Byzantine Eagles. Size: 124cm x 42ö Anditheron Bowl A with Enamel Decor 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11358/Constantine_and_Helen_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/st106_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time Constantine and Helen - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11370/Anthony_the_Great_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/st17_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time Anthony the Great - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11410/George_on_Horseback_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/st186_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time George on Horseback - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11413/Basil_the_Great_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/st27_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time Basil the Great - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11417/Amolyntos_Byzantine_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/th1a_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time Amolyntos Byzantine - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/11408/Anne_the_Mother_of_Theotokou_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons/st15_300.jpg Size: 16cm x 22cm The Icon is made from Silver 950 and has been specially coated not to change over time Anne the Mother of Theotokou - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30163/Travel_Mass_Case http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/mass_kit/case_300.jpg This is a very special product collection in a single case. It contains all the Ecclesiastical items in order to allow the priest to do the service away from the church area whenever that is needed. The included items can change upon special request. The Greek Text book is included to the price. Travel Mass Case 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10603/Virgin_Belozersk http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_belozersk_300.jpg Unique Museum Copy of Virgin Belozersk.A Russian icon of the 13th century. It follows the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) which is characterized by the melancholic and serious countenance of Virgin who envisages the impending tragedy. She holds tenderly the child Jesus who is embracing her. The intense colouring of the halos, the vestment and the margin provide with a festive exaltation. Angels and Saints appear in circles around the Virgin The painting is in egg tempera on wood. Virgin Belozersk 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/12062/Virgin_of_Igor http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_igor_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin of Igor.A Russian icon of the 15th century. It follows the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) which is characterized by the melancholic and serious countenance of Virgin who envisages the impending tragedy. She holds tenderly the child Jesus who is embracing her. The icon is framed by the Holy Napkin, Angels, St. John the Baptist, various Prohets, male and female Saints.The painting is in egg tempera on wood. Virgin of Igor 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/12063/Virgin_of_Korsun http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_korsun_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin of Korsun.A Russian icon dating from around 1750. It follows the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) which is characterized by the melancholic and serious countenance of Virgin who envisages the impending tragedy. She holds tenderly the child Jesus who is embracing her. The painting is in egg tempera on wood. Virgin of Korsun 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10422/The_Transfiguration_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_21_300.jpg The Transfiguration - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10423/Christ_Descent_into_Hell_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/ch_22_300.jpg Christ Descent into Hell - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10430/Renaissance_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_2_300.jpg Renaissance - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10432/Saint_Nicholas_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_137_300.jpg This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330. As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council Of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike my man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of tie bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time. Saint Nicholas - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10442/The_Dormition_of_the_Virgin_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_28_300.jpg The Dormition of the Virgin - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10444/Glikofilousa_Dexiokratousa_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_50_300.jpg Glikofilousa Dexiokratousa - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10450/Eleutherotria_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/p_76_300.jpg Eleutherotria - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10478/Saint_Anna_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_45_300.jpg According to the ancient tradition of the Church, since Saint Anna, the Ancestor of God, was barren, she and her husband Joachim remained without children until old age. Therefore, sorrowing over their childlessness, they besought God with a promise that, if He were to grant them the fruit of the womb, they would offer their offspring to Him as a gift. And God, hearkening to their supplication, informed them through an Angel concerning the birth of the Virgin. And thus, through Gods promise, Anna conceived according to the laws of nature, and was deemed worthy to become the mother of the Mother of our Lord Saint Anna - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10475/Saint_Sophia_and_her_Daughters_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_42_300.jpg Commemorates on: September 17 These Saints were from Italy and contested for the Faith about the year 126, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Faith was twelve years old, Hope, ten, and Love, nine; each was tormented and then beheaded, from the eldest to the youngest. Their mother Sophia mourned at their grave for three days, where she also fell asleep in peace; because of her courageous endurance in the face of her daughters sufferings, she is also counted a martyr. The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek; as for her daughters names, Faith, Hope, and Love (Charity), they are Pistis, Elpis, and Agape in Greek, and Vera, Nadezhda, and Lyubov in Russian. Saint Sophia and her Daughters - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/10485/Michael_Archangel_-_Nazarene_Art_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/classic_icons/st_58_300.jpg Michael Archangel - Nazarene Art Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90048/Byzantine_Greek_Garland_9m http://www.oramaworld.com/images/flags/small_flags_byz_300.jpg Traditional Byzantine Greek Garland with 9 meters length Byzantine Greek Garland 9m 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90068/Velvet_Cover_Set_with_Flower http://www.oramaworld.com/images/other/eccl_velvet_aeras/6540-40_300.jpg Velvet Cover Set with Flower Design, made with gold thread totally hand made in dark red velvet. Velvet Cover Set with Flower 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/14104/Saint_Agioi_Anargiroi_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st330_300.jpg Commemorate on:July 1 & November 1 Saint Agioi Anargiroi - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90077/Sunday_of_All_Saints_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v38_300.jpg Sunday of All Saints - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/14129/Sunday_of_the_blind_-_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv23_300.jpg Sunday of the blind - Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/70242/Greek_Prosphora_Recipe http://www.oramaworld.com/images/small_gifts/prosphora_seals/prosphora_300.jpg Note: This recipe is copied (with photograph) from Vefa Alexiadous wonderful cookbook, Greek Pastries and Desserts (ISBN 960-85018-7-3). I cannot praise this book enough, and recommend it to anyone interested in baking. You will find a load of great recipes, including a hefty section of Orthodox holiday breads. Yields 2 Altar Breads Preparation time 40 minutes Baking time 20 minutes Ingredients: • 6 cups country or all purpose flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 cups tepid water (100 ºF) • 1 recipe, Traditional Sourdough Starter {not reproduced here} or • 1 oz fresh yeast or • 2 teaspoons dry yeast Procedure: If using sourdough starter, reactivate it the night before. Otherwise, dissolve the yeast in one half cup of the tepid water. Add 3-4 tablespoons flour and mix well. Let it stand for about 10 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Meanwhile sift the flour with the salt into a kneading basin and make a well in the center. Pour in the sour-dough starter or the yeast mixture and the remaining tepid water. Gradually incorporate flour from the sides of the well into the water until all the flour is moist, and knead until a smooth and elastic dough is formed. Cover the dough with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours. Knead the dough again for about 5 minutes and divide into 4 equal parts. Shape each part into a ball. Slightly flatten the balls into rounds, pressing with your palms, and flour them generously. Put the two rounds, one on top of the other, in a well-floured baking pan. Dip the religious seal in flour, shake off the excess and press it firmly onto the floured surface. Let the seal remain on dough for about 5 minutes and carefully remove it. Place the other two rounds, the same way, onto a separate pan. Cover and leave in a warm place to rise until doubled in bulk. Just before baking, prick inside and outside corners of cross with a wooden skewer to attain a flat-top appearance of the breads. Bake in a 400 ºF oven for 15-20 minutes, taking care not to burn them. As soon as they are removed from the oven, brush them with a little water, using a pastry brush. Cover the altar breads with a cotton towel and leave them to cool on a rack. Greek Prosphora Recipe 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/14164/Michael_Archangel_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/silver_icons_NIK101/Arxwn_Michail(Neo Thema)_300.jpg Commemorates on : November 8 Michael Archangel - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90102/Christ_open_book_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images//byzicons/silver_icons_NIK101/Xristos_Anoixto_Biblio_300.jpg Christ open book - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90131/Demetrius_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images//byzicons/silver_icons_NIK103/demetrios_300.jpg Commemorates on: October 26 Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thcssalonica in 190, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by time, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Demetrius - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/90216/Panagia_Glikofilousa_-_Silver_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images//byzicons/silver_icons_NIK104/Panagia_Glukofilousa_300.jpg Panagia Glikofilousa - Silver Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110359/Saint_Agni_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st261_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Cemmemorates on: January 21 Saint Agni - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110348/Gabriel_Archangel_Full_Figure_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st257_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Commemorates on: July 23 Supreme Commander of God and minister of the Divine glory, guide of men and leader of the bodiless hosts: Ask for what is to our profit and for great mercy, since thou art Supreme Commander of the bodiless hosts. Gabriel Archangel Full Figure - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110347/Saint_Victor_Full_Figure_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st29_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Commemorates on :November 11 Saint Victor contested in Damascus in 160, during the reign of Antoninos Pios. The pagans arrested Saint Victor as a Christian and cut off his fingers, put out his eyes, and beheaded him. Saint Victor Full Figure - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110345/The_Life_Giving_Bread_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha The Life Giving Bread - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110341/The_Bridegroom_Detail_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch25_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios The Bridegroom Detail - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110332/The_Entry_into_Jerusalem_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v9_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. The Entry into Jerusalem - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110325/The_Supper_at_Emmaus_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v19_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Hierononk The Supper at Emmaus - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110309/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__of_Don_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th7_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia The Glykophilousa of Don - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110290/Panagia_Portaitissa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th41_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon, Holy Monastery of St.Anne Panagia Portaitissa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110272/Panagia_The_Epakouousa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Odegetrias Panagia The Epakouousa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110263/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__Pskov_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th10_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Chrisotomos Panagia The Glykophilousa Pskov - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110256/Saint_John_of_Russia_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st94_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 7 Saint John of Russia - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110254/Saint_John_Chrysostom_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st92_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on : November 13 Saint John was surnamed Chrysostom (Golden-mouth) because of his eloquence.He was born in Antioch the Great in the year 344 or 347 and gave up his soul to the Lord near Comana in Pontus, at the chapel of the Martyr Basiliscus, who had appeared to him shortly before, foretelling the day of his death, which came to pass on September 14, 407. His last words were Glory be to God for all things.He made exhaustive commentaries on the divine Scriptures and was the author of more works than any other Church Father, leaving us complete commentaries on the Book of Genesis, the Gospels of Saints Matthew and John, the Acts, and all the Epistles of Saint Paul. His extant works are 1,447 sermons and 240 epistles. Twenty-two teachers of the Church have written homilies of praise in his honour. Besides his feasts today and on January 27, he is celebrated as one of the Three Hierarchs on January 30, together with Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory the Theologian. Saint John Chrysostom - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110213/Saint_Eugenia_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st52_300.jpg Iconographer: Kantarelis V. Commemorates on: December 24 This Martyr was the daughter of most distinguished and noble parents named Philip and Claudia. Philip, a Prefect of Rome, moved to Alexandria with his family. In Alexandria, Eugenia had the occasion to learn the Christian Faith, in particular when she encountered the Epistles of Saint Paul, the reading of which filled her with compunction and showed her clearly the vanity of the world. Secretly taking two of her servants, Protas and Hyacinth, she departed from Alexandria by night. Disguised as a man, she called herself Eugene while pretending to be a eunuch, and departed with her servants and took up the monastic life in a monastery of men. Her parents mourned for her, but could not find her. After Saint Eugenia had laboured for some time in the monastic life, a certain woman named Melanthia, thinking Eugenia to be a monk, conceived lust and constrained Eugenia to comply with her desire; when Eugenia refused, Melanthia slandered Eugenia to the Prefect as having done insult to her honour. Eugenia was brought before the Prefect, her own father Philip, and revealed to him both that she was innocent of the accusations, and that she was his own daughter. Through this, Philip became a Christian; he was afterwards beheaded at Alexandria. Eugenia was taken back to Rome with Protas and Hyacinth. All three of them ended their life in martyrdom in the years of Commodus, who reigned from 180 to 192. Saint Eugenia - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110208/Saint_Irene_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st47_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: May 5 Saint Irene was the daughter of a princelet called Licinius; named Penelope by her parents, through a divine revelation she was brought to faith in Christ and at Baptism was renamed Irene. In her zeal for piety she broke in pieces all the idols of her father, who commanded that she be trampled underfoot by horses. But while she remained unharmed, one of the horses rose up and cast down her father, killing him. By her prayer she raised him to life again, and he believed and was baptized. Afterwards, in many journeyings, Saint Irene suffered torments and punishments for her faith, but was preserved by the power of God, while working dread miracles and converting many thousands of souls. At last she came to Ephesus, where she fell asleep in peace, in the first half of the fourth century. Two days after her death, her gravestone was found lifted off, and her grave empty. At least two churches were dedicated to Saint Irene in Constantinople, and she is also the patroness of the Aegean island of Thera, which is commonly called Santorin (or Santorini), a corruption of Saint Irene Saint Irene - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110205/Saint_Demetrius_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st43_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: October 26 Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thcssalonica in 190, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by time, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Saint Demetrius - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110200/Saint_Gregory_of_Nyssa_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st38_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: January 10 Saint Gregory, the younger brother of Basil the Great, illustrious in speech and a zealot for the Orthodox Faith, was born in 331. His brother Basil was encouraged by their elder sister Macrina to prefer the service of God to a secular career. Saint Gregory was moved in a similar way by his godly mother Emily, who, when Gregory was still a young man, implored him to attend a service in honour of the holy Forty Martyrs at her retreat at Annesi on the River Iris. Saint Gregory came at his mothers bidding, but being wearied with the journey, and feeling little zeal, he fell asleep during the service. The Forty Martyrs then appeared to him in a dream, threatening him and reproaching him for his slothfulness. After this he repented and became very diligent in the service of God. He became bishop in 372, and because of his Orthodoxy he was exiled in 374 by Valens, who was of one mind with the Arians. After Valens death in 378 he was recalled to his throne by the Emperor Gratian. He attended the Local Council of Antioch, which sent him to visit the churches of Arabia and Palestine, which had been defiled and ravaged by Arianism. He attended the Second Ecumenical Council, which was assembled in Constantinople in 381. Having lived some sixty years andleft behind many remarkable writings, he reposed about the year 395. The acts of the Seventh Ecumcnical Council call him Father of Fathers. Saint Gregory of Nyssa - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110189/Saint_All_Saints_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st255_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Pantoctratoros Saint All Saints - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110132/Saint_Martha_Sister_of_Lazarus_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st203_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Commemorates on: July 4 The Holy Myrrh-bearers Mary and Martha, together with their brother Lazarus, were especially devoted to our Savior, as we see from the accounts given in the tenth chapter of Saint Luke, and in the eleventh and twelfth chapters of Saint John. They reposed in Cyprus, where their brother became the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection from the dead. Saint Martha Sister of Lazarus - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110131/Saint_Margaret_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st202_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi <Commemorates on: January 25 Saint Margaret - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110102/Saint_Photine_the_Samaritan_Woman_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st176_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: February 26 Saint Photine was the Samaritan Woman who encountered Christ our Saviour at Jacobs Well. Afterwards she laboured in the spread of the Gospel in various places, and finally received the crown of martyrdom in Rome with her two sons and five sisters, during the persecutions under the Emperor Nero. Saint Photine the Samaritan Woman - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110094/Timothy_the_Apostle_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st167_300.jpg Iconographer: Romanos Father Commemorates on: January 22 The Apostle Timothy, who was from Lystra of Lycaonia, was born of a Greek (that is, pagan) father and a Jewish mother; his mothers name was Eunice, and his grandmothers name was Lois (II Tim. 1:5). He became the disciple of the Apostle Paul when the latter first preached there, and he followed him during the whole period of the Apostles preaching. Afterwards, he was consecrated by him as first Bishop of the Church in Ephesus. Under the supervision of John the Evangelist, who governed all the churches in Asia, he completed his life as a martyr in the year 97, when he was stoned to death by the heathen, because, as some surmise, he opposed the festival held in hormur of Artemis (Diana). The Apostle Pauls First and Second Epistles to Timothy were written to him. Timothy the Apostle - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110083/Saint_Siloan_of_Mount_Athos_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st156_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Nikon <Commemorates on: July 30 Saint Siloan of Mount Athos - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110079/Saint_Raphael%2C_Nicholas_and_Irene_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st152_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Saint Raphael, Nicholas and Irene - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110073/Peter_the_Apostle_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st147_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: June 29 The divinely blessed Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; later he was renamed Peter by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, Who looked at him and said, "Thou art Simon the son of Jonas; thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter)". On being raised by the Lord to the dignity of an Apostle and becoming inseparable from Him as His zealous disciple, he followed Him from the beginning of His preaching of salvation up until the very Passion, when, in the court of Caiaphas the high priest, he denied Him thrice because of his fear of the Jews and of the danger at hand. But again, after many bitter tears, he received complete forgiveness of his transgression. After the Resurrection of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit, he preached in Judea, Antioch, and certain parts of Asia, and finally came to Rome, where he was crucified upside down by Nero, and thus he ascended to the eternal habitations about the year 66 or 68, leaving two Catholic (General) Epistles to the Church of Christ Peter the Apostle - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110071/Saint_Paraskeve_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st144_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: July 26 Saint Paraskevi, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskevi), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" , where Friday is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth". Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments. Saint Paraskeve - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110602/Virgin_Amolintos http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_amolintos_300.jpg Unique Museum Copy of Virgin Amolintos.It is called The Virgin of the Passion and Formidable Protection. This icon shows the saddest countenance of the Virgin among all the other icongraphic types. Christ turns his head towards the left and sees the angel who is holding the Cross while the other angel is holding the symbols of Passion. The icon is painted in egg tempera on wood and the two prototypes are to be found in Fiesole of Florence and Saint Alphonso of Rome. Virgin Amolintos 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/112063/Virgin_of_Korsun http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_korsun_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin of Korsun.A Russian icon dating from around 1750. It follows the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) which is characterized by the melancholic and serious countenance of Virgin who envisages the impending tragedy. She holds tenderly the child Jesus who is embracing her. The painting is in egg tempera on wood. Virgin of Korsun 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110011/Emmanouel_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch5_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa Emmanouel - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110007/The_Bridegroom_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch17_300.jpg Iconographer: Michael Monk The Bridegroom - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/110004/Great_High_Priest_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch14_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Great High Priest - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30295/Chalice_Set__with_Enamel_Russian_Design_-_126AA http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_126AA_300.jpg Handmade - Height:38cm Chalice Set with Enamel Russian Design - 126AA 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30306/Censer_Russian_Design_-_148 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_148_300.jpg 10×25cm Censer Russian Design - 148 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30363/Chalice_Set_Mount_Athos_Design_3_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_09_50_300.jpg Size: (21 x 35 cm) - (8.3 x 13.8 in) Chalice Set Mount Athos Design 3 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30390/Holy_Wedding_Cup_Small http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_12_77_300.jpg Size: (6 x 16 cm) - (2.4 x 6.3 in) Holy Wedding Cup Small 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/29026/Triple_Candlestick_Casting http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_18_129_300.jpg Size: (23 x 34 cm) - (9.1 x 13.4 in) Triple Candlestick Casting 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69015/Vigil_Candle_Byzantine_Design_2_Engraved http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_22_159_300.jpg Size: (12 x 12 cm) - (4.7 x 4.7 in) Vigil Candle Byzantine Design 2 Engraved 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69022/Vigil_Candle_Byzantine_Double-headed_Design_4_with_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_22_166_300.jpg Size: (18 x 17 cm) - (7.1 x 6.7 in) Vigil Candle Byzantine Double-headed Design 4 with Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/69025/Vigil_Candle_Byzantine_Design_2_with_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_22_169_300.jpg Size: (12 x 12 cm) - (4.7 x 4.7 in) Vigil Candle Byzantine Design 2 with Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/40088/Sanctification_Cross_Two_Color http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_37_266_300.jpg Size: (10 x 25 cm) - (3.9 x 9.8 in) Sanctification Cross Two Color 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53015/Censer_Two_Color_Pyramid http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_40_303_300.jpg Size: (12 x 28 cm) - (4.7 x 11 in) Censer Two Color Pyramid 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53018/Censer_Athinaiko_with_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_40_307_300.jpg Size: (9 x 25 cm) - (3.5 x 9.8 in) Censer Athinaiko with Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/53019/Censer_with_Enamel http://www.oramaworld.com/images/xaxira/XAX_40_308_300.jpg Size: (10 x 24 cm) - (3.9 x 9.4 in) Censer with Enamel 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/114119/Saint_Ephraim_of_Syria_-_Hand-Painted_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st336_300.jpg Commemorates on : January 28 Saint Ephraim was born in Nisibis of Mesopotamia some time about the year 306, and in his youth was the disciple of Saint James, Bishop of Nisibis, one of the 318 Fathers at the First Ecumenical Council. Ephraim lived in Nisibis, practicing a severe ascetical life and increasing in holiness, until 363, the year in which Julian the Apostate was slain in his war against the Persians, and his successor Jovian surrendered Nisibis to them. Ephraim then made his dwelling in Edessa, where he found many heresies to do battle with. He waged an especial war against Bardaisan; this gnostic had written many hymns propagating his errors, which by their sweet melodies became popular and enticed souls away from the truth. Saint Ephraim, having received from God a singular gift of eloquence, turned Bardaisans own weapon against him, and wrote a multitude of hymns to be chanted by chain of women, which set forth the true doctrines, refuted heretical error, and praised the contests of the Martyrs. Shortly before the end of his life, a famine broke out in Edessa, and Saint Ephraim left his cell to rebuke the rich for not sharing their goods with the poor. The rich answered that they knew no one to whom they could entrust their goods. Ephraim asked them, "What do you think of me?" When they confessed their reverence for him, he offered to distribute their alms, to which they agreed. He himself cared with his own hands for many of the sick from the famine, and so crowned his life with mercy and love for neighbour. Saint Ephraim reposed in Peace, according to some in the year 373, according to others, 379. Saint Ephraim of Syria - Hand-Painted Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80094/Theotokos%2C_Our_Hope_-_Holy_Convent_of_the_Annunciation%2C_Ormylia http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_ormylia_hope_300.jpg Chanted by the choir of women's monastic community the Holy Convent of the Annunciation of the Mother of God at Ormylia, Greece Theotokos, Our Hope - Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80091/Pentecost_-_Holy_Convent_of_the_Annunciation%2C_Ormylia http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_pentecost_300.jpg CD 1 - VESPERS 1. Bell ringing2-7. Psalm of introduction - Glory - Both now - Alleluia, Tone 88. Lord, I have cried, Tone 19. Let my prayer be set forth, Tone 110-11. Psalm verses, Tone 112-14. Stichera idiomela, Tone 115-19. Stichera idiomela, Tone 220. Doxastikon, Tone 821. Apolytikion, Tone 8CD 2 - MATINS 1-2. Kathismata, Tone 4, Nenanü3. Ye servants, praise the Lord..., Tone 1, quick chant4. Mischellany of Psalm verses, Tone 65. Glory - Both now, Tone 66-7. Canticle 1, Tone 7, Tone 48-9. Canticle 3, Tone 7, Tone 410. Kontakion, Ikos, Synaxarion11-12. Canticle 9, Tone 7, Tone 413. Hail, O Queen, Tone 414. Exapostilaria, Tone 315-16. Let everything that hath breath - Praise, Tone 417-19. Stichera, Tone 420. Doxastikon, Tone 621. Doxology, Tone 622. Apolytikion, Tone 823. Out of corruptibility, Tone 724. Hail, O Queen, Tone 4<hr> Musical Director: Athanasios Vourlis, Professor, University of Athens.Recording - Music Editor: Dimitris Michopoulos.Production: Singing performed by the choir of the Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia - Greece. Pentecost - Holy Convent of the Annunciation, Ormylia 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80085/The_Synaxarion_-_Volume_One http://www.oramaworld.com/images/books/sinaxarion_engl1_300.jpg Description: The Lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church - September, October by the Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra Pages: 550 ISBN: 960-85603-7-3 The Synaxarion - Volume One 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/80099/Rite_of_Consecration_%5BPart_A%5D_-_Holy_Convent_of_the_Annunciation http://www.oramaworld.com/images/music/cd_ormylia_consecration1_300.jpg Chanted by the choir of women's monastic community the Holy Convent of the Annunciation of the Mother of God at Ormylia, Greece Rite of Consecration [Part A] - Holy Convent of the Annunciation 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/30408/Censer_With_Enamel_-_149 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/church_supplies/enamel/MRN_149_300.jpg 10×25cm Censer With Enamel - 149 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210011/Emmanouel_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch5_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa Emmanouel - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210013/Christ_Blessing_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/ch7_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Christ Blessing - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210021/Deesis_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv18_300.jpg Iconographer: Monk Michail Deesis - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210030/Saint_Cosmas_and_Damian_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st100_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr.& Nik. Saint Cosmas and Damian - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210039/Saint_Laurence_the_Deacon_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st109_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Commemorates on: August 10 This Saint, who was born in Spain, was the Archdeacon of the Church of Rome, caring for the sacred vessels of the Church and distributing money to the needy. About the year 257, a harsh persecution was raised up against the Christians by Valerian. Pope Sixtus, who was from Athens, was commanded to worship the idols, and refused; before his martyrdom by beheading, he committed to Laurence all the sacred vessels of the Church. When Laurence was arrested and brought before the Prefect, he was questioned concerning the treasures of the Church; he asked for three days time to prepare them. He then proceeded to gather all the poor and needy, and presented them to the Prefect and said, "Behold the treasures of the Church." The Prefect became enraged at this and gave command that Laurence be racked, then scourged with scorpions (a whip furnished with sharp iron points), then stretched out on a red-hot iron grill. But the courageous athlete of Christ endured without groaning. After he had been burned on one side, he said, "My body is done on one side; turn me over on the other." And when this had taken place, the Martyr said to the tyrants, "My flesh is now well done, you may taste of it." And when he had said this, and had prayed for his slayers in imitation of Christ, he gave up his spirit on August 10, 258. Saint Laurence the Deacon - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210052/Saint_Methodius_and_Cyril_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st125_300.jpg Iconographer: Vranos Nik. Saint Methodius and Cyril - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210059/Moses_the_Prophet_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st132_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. Commemorates on: September 4 The Prophet Moses was born in Egypt in the seventeenth century before Christ. While yet a babe of three months, he was placed in a basket made of papyrus and covered with pitch, and cast into the streams of the Nile for fear of Pharaohs decree to the midwives of the Hebrews, that all the male children of the Hebrews be put to death. He was taken up from the river by Pharaohs daughter, became her adopted son, and was reared and dwelt in the Kings palace for forty years. Afterward, when he was some sixty years old, he fled to Madian, where, on Mount Horeb, he saw the vision of the burning bush. Thus he was ordained by God to lead Israel and bring it out of the land of Egypt. He led Israel through the Red Sea as it were dry land and governed the people for forty years. He wrought many signs and wonders, and wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, which are called the Pentateuch. Moses the Prophet - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210071/Saint_Paraskeve_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st144_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: July 26 Saint Paraskevi, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskevi), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" , where Friday is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth". Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments. Saint Paraskeve - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210073/Peter_the_Apostle_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st147_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: June 29 The divinely blessed Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; later he was renamed Peter by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, Who looked at him and said, "Thou art Simon the son of Jonas; thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter)". On being raised by the Lord to the dignity of an Apostle and becoming inseparable from Him as His zealous disciple, he followed Him from the beginning of His preaching of salvation up until the very Passion, when, in the court of Caiaphas the high priest, he denied Him thrice because of his fear of the Jews and of the danger at hand. But again, after many bitter tears, he received complete forgiveness of his transgression. After the Resurrection of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit, he preached in Judea, Antioch, and certain parts of Asia, and finally came to Rome, where he was crucified upside down by Nero, and thus he ascended to the eternal habitations about the year 66 or 68, leaving two Catholic (General) Epistles to the Church of Christ Peter the Apostle - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210079/Saint_Raphael%2C_Nicholas_and_Irene_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st152_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Saint Raphael, Nicholas and Irene - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210083/Saint_Siloan_of_Mount_Athos_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st156_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Nikon <Commemorates on: July 30 Saint Siloan of Mount Athos - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210088/The_Elevation_of_the_Precious_Cross_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st161_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of Odegetria, Molos The Elevation of the Precious Cross - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210091/Saint_Symeon_the_God-Receiver_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st164_300.jpg Iconographer: Ginala Mar. <Commemorates on: March 12 Saint Symeon the God-Receiver - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210095/Three_Holy_Hierarchs_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st169_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Commemorates on: January 30 The common feast of these three teachers was instituted a little before the year 1100, during the reign of the Emperor Alexis I Comnenus, because of a dispute and strife that arose among the notable and virtuous men of that time. Some of them preferred Basil, while others preferred Gregory, and yet others preferred John Chrysostom, quarrelling among themselves over which of the three was the greatest. Furthermore, each party, in order to distinguish itself from the others, assumed the name of its preferred Saint; hence, they called themselves Basilians, Gregorians, or Joannites. Desiring to bring an end to the contention, the three Saints appeared together to the saintly John Mauropus, a monk who had been ordained Bishop of Euchaita, a city of Asia Minor, they revealed to him that the glory they have at the throne of God is equal, and told him to compose a common service for the three of them, which he did with great skill and beauty. Saint John of Euchaita (celebrated Oct. 5) is also the composer of the Canon to the Guardian Angel, the Protector of a Mans Life. In his old age, he retired from his episocopal see and again took up the monastic life in a monastery in Constantinople. He reposed during the reign of the aforementioned Emperor Alexis Comnenus (1081-1118). Three Holy Hierarchs - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210102/Saint_Photine_the_Samaritan_Woman_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st176_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Micheal Commemorates on: February 26 Saint Photine was the Samaritan Woman who encountered Christ our Saviour at Jacobs Well. Afterwards she laboured in the spread of the Gospel in various places, and finally received the crown of martyrdom in Rome with her two sons and five sisters, during the persecutions under the Emperor Nero. Saint Photine the Samaritan Woman - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210108/Saint_Agathe_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st182_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha <Commemorates on: February 5 This Martyr, who was from Panormus (that is, Palermo) or perhaps Catania of Sicily, was a most comely and chaste virgin. After many exceedingly harsh torments, she gave up her spirit in prison at Catania in 251, because she did not consent to the seductions of Quintian, the Governor of Sicily. Saint Agathe - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210131/Saint_Margaret_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st202_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi <Commemorates on: January 25 Saint Margaret - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210132/Saint_Martha_Sister_of_Lazarus_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st203_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Commemorates on: July 4 The Holy Myrrh-bearers Mary and Martha, together with their brother Lazarus, were especially devoted to our Savior, as we see from the accounts given in the tenth chapter of Saint Luke, and in the eleventh and twelfth chapters of Saint John. They reposed in Cyprus, where their brother became the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection from the dead. Saint Martha Sister of Lazarus - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210141/Saint_Romanos_The_Melodos_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st211_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Commemorates on: October 1 Saint Romanos The Melodos - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210184/Saint_Philaretos_the_Almsgiver_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st250_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Efraim <Commemorates on: December 30 Saint Philaretos the Almsgiver - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210200/Saint_Gregory_of_Nyssa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st38_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: January 10 Saint Gregory, the younger brother of Basil the Great, illustrious in speech and a zealot for the Orthodox Faith, was born in 331. His brother Basil was encouraged by their elder sister Macrina to prefer the service of God to a secular career. Saint Gregory was moved in a similar way by his godly mother Emily, who, when Gregory was still a young man, implored him to attend a service in honour of the holy Forty Martyrs at her retreat at Annesi on the River Iris. Saint Gregory came at his mothers bidding, but being wearied with the journey, and feeling little zeal, he fell asleep during the service. The Forty Martyrs then appeared to him in a dream, threatening him and reproaching him for his slothfulness. After this he repented and became very diligent in the service of God. He became bishop in 372, and because of his Orthodoxy he was exiled in 374 by Valens, who was of one mind with the Arians. After Valens death in 378 he was recalled to his throne by the Emperor Gratian. He attended the Local Council of Antioch, which sent him to visit the churches of Arabia and Palestine, which had been defiled and ravaged by Arianism. He attended the Second Ecumenical Council, which was assembled in Constantinople in 381. Having lived some sixty years andleft behind many remarkable writings, he reposed about the year 395. The acts of the Seventh Ecumcnical Council call him Father of Fathers. Saint Gregory of Nyssa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210256/Saint_John_of_Russia_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st94_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas Chr. Commemorates on: December 7 Saint John of Russia - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210263/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__Pskov_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th10_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Chrisotomos Panagia The Glykophilousa Pskov - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210272/Panagia_The_Epakouousa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th20_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Odegetrias Panagia The Epakouousa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210279/Panagia_The_Galaktotrofousa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th3_300.jpg Iconographer: Neas Skepes Panagia The Galaktotrofousa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210280/Panagia_The_Myrtidiotissa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th30_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of Skete Panagia The Myrtidiotissa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210290/Panagia_Portaitissa_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th41_300.jpg Iconographer: Theofileon, Holy Monastery of St.Anne Panagia Portaitissa - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210309/Panagia_The_Glykophilousa__of_Don_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/th7_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Michael Panagia The Glykophilousa of Don - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210312/The_Dormition_of_the_Virgin_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv2_300.jpg Iconographer: Liondas The Dormition of the Virgin - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210316/The_Birth_of_the_Virgin_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/thv7_300.jpg Iconographer: Father Gregorios The Birth of the Virgin - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210319/Synaxis_of_the_Holy_Archangels_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v13_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Synaxis of the Holy Archangels - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210324/The_Salutation_to_the_Myrrh-Bearing_Women_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/v18_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of Zerbitsa, Lakonia The Salutation to the Myrrh-Bearing Women - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210347/Saint_Victor_Full_Figure_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st29_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Commemorates on :November 11 Saint Victor contested in Damascus in 160, during the reign of Antoninos Pios. The pagans arrested Saint Victor as a Christian and cut off his fingers, put out his eyes, and beheaded him. Saint Victor Full Figure - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210348/Gabriel_Archangel_Full_Figure_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st257_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnitha Commemorates on: July 23 Supreme Commander of God and minister of the Divine glory, guide of men and leader of the bodiless hosts: Ask for what is to our profit and for great mercy, since thou art Supreme Commander of the bodiless hosts. Gabriel Archangel Full Figure - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210351/Saint_Loucia_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st114_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery of St.Meletios Commemorates on: December 13 Saint Lucia was from Syracuse in Sicily, a virgin betrothed to a certain pagan. Since her mother suffered from an issue of blood, she went with her to the shrine of Saint Agatha at Catania to seek healing. There Saint Agatha appeared to Lucia in a dream, assuring her of her mothers healing, and foretelling Lucias martyrdom. When her mother had been healed, Lucia gladly distributed her goods to the poor, preparing herself for her coming confession of Christ. Betrayed as a Christian by her betrothed to Paschasius the Governor, she was put in a brothel to be abased, but was preserved in purity by the grace of God. Saint Lucia was beheaded in the year 304, during the reign of Diocletian. Saint Loucia - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/210359/Saint_Agni_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st261_300.jpg Iconographer: Holy Monastery Of St.Meletios,Oinoi Cemmemorates on: January 21 Saint Agni - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/212063/Virgin_of_Korsun http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/museum_themes/virgin_korsun_300.jpg Unique Museum copy of Virgin of Korsun.A Russian icon dating from around 1750. It follows the iconographic type of the Virgin of Mercy (Eleoussa) which is characterized by the melancholic and serious countenance of Virgin who envisages the impending tragedy. She holds tenderly the child Jesus who is embracing her. The painting is in egg tempera on wood. Virgin of Korsun 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/214099/Saint_Thomais_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/st353_300.jpg Iconographer: Hierom.Simeon Moshovou April 24 Saint Thomais - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/214129/Sunday_of_the_blind_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv23_300.jpg Sunday of the blind - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/214130/Sunday_of_paralytic_-_Aged_Byzantine_Icon http://www.oramaworld.com/images/byzicons/wooden_icons/chv24_300.jpg Sunday of paralytic - Aged Byzantine Icon 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31003/_Altar_Tabernacle_Rectangular_B http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_10-03_300.jpg 15x15x46cm Altar Tabernacle Rectangular B 2011-08-02 monthly 0.8 http://www.oramaworld.com/en/p/31023/Blessing_Cross_D28 http://www.oramaworld.com/images/dritsas/DRI_16-01_300.jpg Size:&