If you've ever been in an Orthodox church, you've undoubtedly been greeted with walls covered with icons. They may look like simple drawings, but each one has a purpose and a specialized artist ...

Icons' roots are in Byzantine culture and history ... and some are enclosed by a metal casing called a riza (pronounced REE-za) that protects the image. "Mrs. Scheuring has made it possible for a wide ...

A Ukrainian artist has exhibited a stunning collection of linen threaded icons made using a brand new patented type of macramé. Vladimir Denshchikov's Russian Orthodox icons were put on display ...

Experts said the cross icon is likely a relic of the Orthodox communities ... The cross, made from copper alloy, was flagged by a metal detector in Niedrzwica Duża, a commune roughly 100 miles ...

We have rebranded as 'Gateway to Russia' and now offer even more articles and resources about Russia. The name speaks for itself: the Virgin Mary is depicted with three hands. According to legend ...

Though the prospect of standing — never mind painting — at such heights might be enough to make many people queasy ... painting a series of Greek Orthodox icons onto the walls above the ...

For the past 17 weeks, St. George’s Orthodox Greek Catholic Church in ... where the Iveron Icon also made an appearance. “We have one here that weeps on and off, but it’s not a constant ...

The leader of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine bestowed blessings upon 12 icons painted on body armor plates that saved the lives of Ukrainian soldiers as they battled invading Russian forces.

She talks to SBS Greek about Mona's new exhibition 'Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World' 'Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World is the first exhibition at Mona ...