Byzantine Icons

19.04.2026

"VIRGIN OF OLIVE PRESS" – miraculous icon of the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi

Something that particularly characterizes the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi is the existence of many miraculous icons of our Virgin Mary; they have remained...

15.12.2017

Introduction to the Byzantine Portable Icons of the Monastery

The Byzantine icons of the Monastery are representative examples of high spirituality and artistic flourishing during the period of...

15.12.2017

Icon of the Virgin Mary holding the infant, full-length, late 13th-early 14th century

The icon of the Virgin Mary holding the infant in her full body is of particular interest, due to its impressive dimensions (155X73 cm) and iconographic style....

15.12.2017

Icon of the Archangel Gabriel, early 14th century

The icon depicts the archangel Gabriel (112X42) in full length and in a three-quarter pose. He wears a tunic, tied in a knot...

06.09.2012

The story of Panagia Portaitissa

During the era of iconoclasm in Constantinople, the impious iconoclasts destroyed the icons in the churches and homes of Christians....

07.05.2011

Altar door with the Annunciation, early 15th century

Altarpiece with the representation of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, which in recent years has been cut from all...

07.05.2011

Icon epistle, probably from the marble iconostasis of the catholicon, second half of the 12th century

The iconostasis icon is one of the most important works of the Vatopedi Monastery and an excellent example of painting of the era...

07.05.2011

Portable icon of the Last Supper, second half of the 12th century

The center of the portable icon depicting the Last Supper occupies a semicircular table. At the left end is...