Dear Readers, We are between the 2 Easters celebrated last Sunday in the Western Churches and this coming Sunday in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. As we celebrate the Resurrection this year, may our prayers reach out to see the Resurrected Christ in the simplicity of discovering what is so important in our everyday moments, seeking love and peace. The icon of the […]
“Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might” (Eccl. 9:10) Session 2 and 3 students have been working on The White Angel and Mary Untier of Knots. Social distancing caused the classes to be virtual and yet accomplished. ArchBishop Joseph of New York and Metropolitan of All of […]
“Holiness and intelligence of soul are to be recognized from a person’s eye, walk, voice, laugh,and the way his/her time and company he/she keeps. Everything is transformed and reflects an inner beauty”- St. Anthony the Great You are invited to participate in Icon Class Session 2 at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 […]
This year’s Annual Icon Festival is bringing forward an icon newly installed at the Basilica in September 2019. A panel discussion about the upcoming Rachmaninoff concert and the new icon Mary Untier of Knots will take place at The Basilica of Saint Mary at 7:00 in the Teresa Calcutta Room prior to the concert in […]
Iconography Demo And Talk With Renowned Iconographer & Instructor, Debra Korluka December 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm FREE/ Wet Paint /1684 Grand Avenue/ Saint Paul, MN 55105 http://info.wetpaintart.com/index.php/event/iconography-demo-and-talk-with-renowned-iconographer-instructor-debra-korluka/ Debra Korluka Icon Painting Kit https://www.wetpaintart.com/debra-korluka-icon-painting-kit.html
Registrations are open for 2020 Icon Classes https://korlukastudios.com/2019/09/2020-icon-class-sessions/ View Brochure 2020 Icon Class Schedule
A Pilgrimage (Seminar) into the Spiritual Center of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 2020 This tour will engage participants into a journey of Russian ancient art and history in the spiritual center of St. Petersburg. Please open the itinerary St. Petersburg 2020 Sate Russian Museum
During the month of every November The Basilica of Saint Mary sponsors educational programs and an icon display in the sanctuary sharing Orthodox tradition with Basilica parishioners. The Festival provides opportunities for communities and individuals involved to learn more about each other through art and music. This year marks the 25th anniversary. 25 years ago […]
Over the years, I have developed a very special relationship with the Mother of God, and this specific Icon, The Joy of All Joys, has touched my life immensely. Every time I gaze upon it, I am swept up with wells of gratitude being reminded of the beauty of a personal God who interacts with […]
Plans in Progress: Due to Russia 2019 being a great success, plans are underway to visit St. Petersburg from April 21-29, 2020. Package price will include air, hotel (breakfast included), airport transfer and lectures at the State Russian Museum. An intensive study of the icon collection at the State Russian Museum by an expert at […]