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
Icon of the Great Prayer depicting Saint John the Theologian, third quarter of the 14th century
The icon of Saint John the Theologian (119X94 cm) is one of the surviving icons of the Great Prayer of...
07.05.2011
Icon of the Epitaph of Lamentation, last quarter of the 14th century
The icon of the Epitaph of Lamentation (37,5X33 cm) has an elaborate arched frame that reveals its origin from an iconostasis...
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...