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The Ministry of Iconography

The Divine Iconographer is the Holy Spirit. Nothing can be accomplished without the grace of the Holy Spirit. By coming into deeper communion with God through prayer and practice, the prayerful art form of the icon can cultivate spiritual awareness calling us to become one in God’s truth. The icon reveals the truth of the grace of the Holy Spirit coming to all Christians and affecting all of salvation. St. Athanasius exclaimed, “God became man, so that man might become God”. In other words, life is a calling to become perfect. The desire to become perfect is a holy task. The icon is a holy gift which in its artistic perfection is not only a reflection of celestial glory, but a concrete example of matter restored to its original harmony and beauty in the grace of the Holy Spirit.

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2015 Session 2 Icon Class- Icon of The Theophany/Baptism of Christ

Session 2 begins on Thursday February 12th.  Students will study and write an icon of The Theophany/ Baptism of Christ: The icon demonstrates the Epiphany (revelation) of the Holy Trinity, otherwise known as Theophany, a Greek word for manifestation meaning “revelation of God” (Greek). This Feast day celebrates the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan […]

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Byzanfest 2015

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 […]

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Voices of Icons by Hans W. Florin

I share with you an article written by Hans W. Florin that he wrote for the WACC Quarterly Media Development, published in April 2014.  Mr. Florin was the General Secretary of the World Assoication for Christian Communication from 1976 to 1986.  It is my honor to introduce you to Mr. Florin who has authored a […]

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Out of The Depths

A video graphic collaboration with Balamos Legacy Music inspired by Orthodox teaching with messages of hope, compassion and love.  Dedicated to extraordinary and inspirational mother’s who help us become who we are supposed to be. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLPfcdsJhqY  Balamos Legacy Music website:  http://www.johnbalamos.com/index.php Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/112131021 password balamos9 With loving and heartfelt thanks to my dear friend Georgia, the niece […]

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Update: Belarus Lithuania Tour

Welcome to the upcoming tour everyone! Belarus:Lithuania Brochure Additional information about the tour will be available at a proposed February meeting. Interest has been very positive. Reservations will be booked 6 months prior to departure. We will remain in touch with all of you that have expressed interest.  Thank you! Please visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreatDuchyTour2015?fref=nf […]

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Iconography Demo and Talk at Wet Paint

ICONOGRAPHY DEMO AND TALK WITH DEBRA KORLUKA December 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE http://info.wetpaintart.com/index.php/event/iconography-demo-talk-debra-korluka/ Meet internationally recognized iconographer, teacher and author, Debra Korluka. Debra will discuss the history of iconography and her own spiritual & artistic practices within this sacred art form. She’ll also demo the materials she recommended for our […]

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Apprenticeship Study- Part 6

Michael’s icons will be included in the display at the Twentieth Annual Icon Festival at The Basilica of Saint Mary.  This event was chosen to be the public venue for completion of the Minnesota State Arts Board Folk and Traditional Arts Grant. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from […]

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Apprenticeship Study- Part 5

The nature of Orthodox iconography is collaborative.  The icon painter does not work alone, the continuity of the practice can only be contained by Holy Tradition sustaining its truth. Michael very much appreciated the wealth of information that he was introduced into on a deeper level of sacred tradition. He realized aspects of various cultures […]

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