On September 14 in the Holy Orthodox Church we commemorate the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Honored and Life-giving Cross. . Creation, seeing the Cross highly exalted, Offereth Thee high praise in its throat, O Savior. On the fourteenth the Cross&rs
The Nativity of the Theotokos. Egg tempera and gold on panel. 10x12" 2020. . On September 8 in the Holy Orthodox Church we celebrate the Nativity of our Most-holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-virgin Mary. . The Holy Virgin Mary was born of aged
Saint Kassiani. Mural at St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, Urbana, IL. 2025. Saint Kassiani is a well-known Byzantine poet, who lived during the reign of Emperor Theophilos (829 – 842). She was tonsured about the year 820, and founded a
The Holy Prophet and God-seer Moses. 4x6" Egg tempera and gold on wooden box. 2019. . You showed Moses, O Christ God, an image of your most pure Mother in the bush that burned yet was not consumed, for she herself was not consumed, when she rece
The Holy Prophet and God-seer Moses. Wallpainting from St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church, Poulsbo, Washington. . Moses was a great leader and the lawgiver of Israel. He was born in Egypt in about 1550 B.C. For forty years, he lived at the court of the ph
Saint Edward the Martyr, King of England. Egg tempera and gold on panel. 9x12" 2025. . Saint Edward inherited a great love for Christ and His Church from his father, King St. Edgar. He ascended the throne at the age of 13 in 975, anointed king b
Christ the Architect. 5x7" (2015) . Today, the beginning of the Church New Year, we commemorate the creation of the universe and the protection of the environment. . "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1
Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist . The memory of the righteous is celebrated with songs of praise, but the Lord’s testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner. Thou wast shown indeed to be the most honorable of the prophets, for in the w
I spent several enjoyable and inspiring days teaching seminarians about praying with icons at beautiful Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary in southern Indiana. These future priests had such genuine interest, engaging questions and discussion, and a