Orthodox Arts Journal

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An Interview with Benedict Sheehan – Vespers, and its Concert Premiere

Editor’s Note: Benedict Sheehan’s Astonishing Masterwork Vespers will be performed in a premiere concert series this weekend, November 11th,

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Over the centuries it had been noticeable that the iconography of Byzantine churches was consistent in content and style. It was most likely that the

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This year’s ORTHODOX ARTS FESTIVAL 2022 will take place online from September 17th to October 17th of 2022. The Festival is considered to be

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Spiritual music plays an important role in the cultural life of many countries in the world. It brings people together, unites their hearts, and

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Festal Icons: History and Meaning, by Aidan Hart. Gracewing Publishing, 2022. 456 pages. 320 color illustrations. £45.00 (hardcover). In Aidan

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The rector, Fr. Dominique Verbeke, and his counsel, asked me to present a proposal on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the

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Panel icon of St. Richard of Wessex by Brian Whirledge. Overview: On the evening of 6 February 2022, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox

26 min read 2022-03-31 23:55:19

Mother of God “Of the Sign” (2020), 30″ x 40″ Editor’s Note: Following upon Aidan Hart’s recent post about applications currently being

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The Institute of Sacred Arts (ISA) at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVS) is currently privileged to have Dr. George Kordis as

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Mother of God “Of the Sign” (2020), 30″ x 40″ Editor’s Note: Following upon Aidan Hart’s recent post about applications currently being

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St. Ephrem the Syrian by George Kordis.Egg tempera on board. Introduction Blessed is He who has appeared to our human race under so many

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Editor’s Note: Spaces are currently available in Aidan Hart’s certificate program in icon painting – one of the world’s best opportunities

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Dionysios Boloubassis developed a reputation as a talented iconographer in Greece before he immigrated to the United States in 2013. Over the past

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Surrounded by gold and precious marbles, there can be no doubt that we behold a vision of Heaven like that witnessed by Saint John the Theologian.

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Davor Džalto, St. Dionysius the Areopagite, 2012. Dr. Davor Džalto is professor of Religion, Art and Democracy at Saint Ignatios College in Sweden.