Saint Nicholas, also called Nicholas the Wonder Worker or Nicholas of Myra, is a popular saint in the Orthodox Church. According to tradition, Saint Nicholas was born into a Christian family in Lycia...

Apostle Marcos, or Apostle Mark, was a disciple of Christ, referred to by Saint Paul as his son. Marcos travelled alongside Saints Paul and Barnabas on missionary trips, in order to evangelize others...

A fisherman by trade, Peter, along with his brother Andreas, followed Jesus and both became His disciples. Saint Peter preached the Gospel in Judea, Antioch, Pontos, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and...

The Virgin Mary of Galaktotrofoussa (which means “she who feeds milk”), or the Panagia Galaktotrofoussa, is one of the rarer icons of the Theotokos. The original icon is housed on the Holy Mountain...

Also known as the Virgin of Unfading Flower and Virgin Eternal Bloom.   The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child on her knee. His right hand raised in blessing, holding an orb representing the...

Saint Barbara, also known as the Great Martyr Barbara, was born to a wealthy pagan family. An exceptional beauty built a tower to hide her from harm and the eyes of strangers. She soon realized the...

Central Icon: Pantocrator means “Almighty” or “All-powerful”. In Iconography, Christ the Pantocrator represents a specific depiction of Christ, and this painting is one of the first of Christ in...

The most preferred translation of Pantocrator is “Almighty” or “All-powerful”. In this understanding, it is often understood in terms of potential power, i.e. ability to do anything. Christ...

The Virgin Mary Eleousa, or Eleusa, icon is also known as the Virgin of Tenderness, as it depicts the Theotokos with the infant Jesus in her embrace. According to tradition, the icon of the Virgin...

According to 20th century legend, these three saints lived on the Greek Island of Lesvos in the 15th century. What is known of the three is that they had been killed by Turkish raiders. Over the next...

Saint Anna, the patron saint of mothers and children. Saint Anna, the mother of the beloved Virgin Mary, and her husband Joachim were married for 20 years without a child. After enduring much pain...

Also referred to as Virgin Mary of the Seven Sorrows, the swords aimed at Mary’s heart symbolize the pain she felt watching her Son during the time of his crucifixion. Traditionally, the seven...

Central Icon: The Virgin Mary Perpetual Help, or Our Lady of Perpetual Help, is a common Byzantine-era icon of the Theotokos, popularized by the Roman Catholic Church. According to tradition,...

Central Icon: The icon of the Virgin Mary Vrefokratousa, or Virgin Mary Child Holding, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus in her arms. The style of the icons follows the structure...

The Virgin Mary Pantanassa, also referred to as Panagia Pantanassa, can be found at the Monastery of Vatopedi in Mount Athos, Greece. The original icon is considered to be a miracle-working icon and...

This Children’s Bible Reader brings to life the central stories of the Old Testament and the New Testament and makes them accessible to children. Translated from the Greek Bible Society’s acclaimed...