Future possibilities for pilgrimages to Russia taking place in 2019 are being discussed with my colleagues. We hope to provide a deeply spiritual journey where we will visit and observe monastery life, rural church and parish life, restorative iconography projects and techniques, and be able to spend ample time visiting the popular cultural and spiritual sites […]
Upcoming informational meetings will continue to be posted. A registration meeting will be held in March- date and place to be announced. Please access the brochure Holy Land Itinerary Fall 2017 PILGRIMAGE to ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA and the HOLY LAND 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS (6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS—Russia 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS— Holy Land) September 27-October 11, 2017
The Veil and its Placement in the Church The word “veil” in Hebrew means a screen, divider or seperator that hides. It is a symbol which means a passage to another world. Therefore, the veil in the place of “The Holy of Holies” of the sanctuary was shielding a holy God from a sinful man. […]
to continue: (training in my grandson) Symbolism of the Christian Cross To continue discussion on the symbol of “The Cross” in the border design: The Cross is the mighty and profound symbol of Christianity. It is the most familiar symbol in Christianity carrying with it a multitude of meanings and designs. The cross in the […]
Informational Meetings Holy Land/Russia Pilgrimage Fall 2017 Several meetings about the Holy Land/ Russia Pilgrimage are scheduled in the upcoming weeks. The next two meetings will take place at: St. George Greek Orthodox Church (1111 Summit Ave, St. Paul) after liturgy on Sunday December 11th at 12:00 St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church (3450 Irving Ave […]
The first informational meeting about the Holy Land/Russia Pilgrimage will be held Saturday November 19th, 10:00 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1250 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul, 55118. This meeting will present and discuss preliminary information about the pilgrimage and potential dates. This event will be hosted by Icon Art Studios under the leadership […]
Beginning Phase for the Interior Design Work and Iconography Project for St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, West St. Paul, MN The parish is supporting the beginning phases of adding decorative church art and iconography to the interior church worship space. Discussion about the interior of the church presents an opportunity to evaluate in greater understanding […]
We are tentatively planning a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and St. Petersburg, Russia in the fall of 2017. Itinerary 12-15 days, details should be available by August 2016. Here is a glimpse of what is on the horizon for this once in a lifetime tour event! Days 1-(8)9/ Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day 9-(14)15/ St. Petersburg, […]
Icon Art Studios announces its support as a sponsor to Byzanfest Film Festival in offering the book Seeking the Face of Christ- The Way of an Iconographer as a prize for the Best Performance category. Deb will also be offering her services as a judge in the upcoming film festival. Please visit: www.byzanfest.com www.orthodoxfilmmakersandartists.blogspot.com from the […]
The blessing of the icons took place on March 30th with a delicious lenten meal that followed. Thank you to all those that attended and to all parishioners of St. Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church.