In this icon of Christ in Glory, the Creator and Redeemer of the universe is seen in the human features of the Incarnate Son of God. He is seated on the heavenly throne, blessing with his right hand and holding the Gospel Book in his left. An oval mandorla surrounds the Throne, and this overlies an octagonal square — symbol of the future age. Cherubim fill the spaces, and the symbols for the four Evangelists fill the corners. It is based on a 20th-century Russian prototype with roots going back to St. Andrei Rublev.
The image of Christ Pantocrator was one of the first images of Christ developed in the Early Christian Church and remains a central icon of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the half-length image, Christ holds the New Testament in his left hand and makes the gesture of teaching or of blessing with his right.
This icon of Christ depicts Hom with an open gospel book with the words, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” This particular icon was painted on a recessed panel.
This image, taken from a drawing in the Rudder (a book listing the canons of the Church), depicts Christ at the rudder of a ship. On the ship are the Apostles, and Hierarchs of the Church, as well as the Mother of God. At the front of the ship sits St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain who compiled the Rudder.
(”Not Made With Hands”)
Tradition tells that during the Lord’s earthly lifetime, his fame spread to Edessa, beyond the Euphrates River. Prince Abgar sent the court artist Ananius to Jerusalem, asking that Christ come and heal him of his leprosy; unable to go himself, the Lord promised to send one of his disciples. Ananius tried his best to paint a portrait of Jesus, but was unable to capture his likeness. Christ obliged the frustrated artist by impressing his divine countenance on a towel — which was transported back to Edessa. The “Image not-made-by-hands” healed Abgar immediately. In 944, during the reign of Emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitos, the image was moved to Constantinople, and a feast was established in its honor on 16 August. It was said to have been lost at sea during one of Byzantium’s battles with the Huns. The icon on the left is 8″ x 10″ — based on an 18th century Russian prototype.
Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ, our God, showing to Thy disciples Thy glory as each one could endure. Shine forth Thou on us, who are sinners all, Thy light ever-unending. Through the prayers of the Theotokos, Light-Bestower, glory to Thee.
(Dismissal Hymn Grave Tone)
Feast day August 6
This icon was donated to Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox mission in Boise, ID as a wedding gift to Matthew’s bride, September 2009.
This icon depicts the words of Our Lord in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke: “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” — Mark 10:14
“Yahweh appeared to him at the Oak of Mamre while he was sitting by the entrance of the tent during the hottest part of the day. He looked up, and there he saw three men standing near him. As soon as he saw them he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them, and bowed to the ground. ‘My Lord,’ he said, ‘if I find favor with you, please do not pass your servant by.’”– Genesis 18:1-3
This icon is based on the famous prototype by Andrei Rublev, and depicts the scene described in Genesis 18, also known as the Hospitality of Abraham.
Troparion (Tone 8)
- Blessed art You O Christ Our God
- You have revealed the fishermen as most wise
- By sending down upon them the Holy Spirit
- Through them You drew the world into Your net
- O Lover of Man, Glory to You!
Kontakion (Tone 8)
- When the most High came down and confused the tongues,
- He divided the nations;
- But when he distributed the tongues of fire
- He called all to unity.
- Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the All-holy Spirit!
http://orthodoxwiki.org/Pentecost
Troparion (Tone 4)
- O Christ God, You have ascended in Glory,
- Granting joy to Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit.
- Through the blessing they were assured
- That You are the Son of God,
- The Redeemer of the world!
Kontakion (Tone 6)
- When You did fulfill the dispensation for our sake,
- And unite earth to Heaven:
- You did ascend in glory, O Christ our God,
- Not being parted from those who love You,
- But remaining with them and crying:
- I am with you and no one will be against you.
http://orthodoxwiki.org/Ascension
In this icon of Christ in Glory, the Creator and Redeemer of the universe is seen in the human features of the Incarnate Son of God. He is seated on the heavenly throne, blessing with his right hand and holding the Gospel Book in his left. An oval mandorla surrounds the Throne, and this overlies an octagonal square — symbol of the future age. Cherubim fill the spaces, and the symbols for the four Evangelists fill the corners. It is based on a 20th-century Russian prototype with roots going back to St. Andrei Rublev.
