Portable Images
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 Saint Evdokimos the Younger of Vatopedi, year 1842
Full-length image of Saint Evdokimos the Younger of Vatopedi. The saint appears frontally, dressed in monastic robes...
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
Icon of the Great Prayer depicting the Archangel Gabriel, third quarter of the 14th century
The icon of the Archangel Gabriel is one of the surviving icons of the Great Prayer of the Vatopedi Monastery. The impressive...
07.05.2011
Icon depicting the Pieta, 16th-17th century.
The icon (35,5 x 31 cm) depicts the interesting western theme of the Pieta. In the center, the Virgin Mary is depicted seated...