The Resurrection Icon A Symbol of Hope from the Chora The Anastasis (Resurrection / Harrowing of Hades / Descent into Hades) icon is one of the most theologically rich images in iconography. Across Greece, Russia, the Balkans, and Constantinople, its [Read More]
At the outset of the transformative journey into iconography at Mount Angel Abbey, Director Christine Thum Schlesser welcomed participants with heartfelt opening remarks. "I hope that you find what you're seeking during this week," she expressed, setting the [Read More]
AVE: Sacred Images of Mary 2025 Summer Iconography Exhibition at Mount Angel Abbey Every summer, the Classical Iconography Institute is honored to present a special Iconography Exhibition at the Mount Angel Abbey Aalto Library — a space where art, [Read More]
A total of 33 icons were written by those attending the Classical Iconography Institute's Summer Iconography Intensive Retreat at Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon this summer. Students traveled from out of state and around Oregon to [Read More]
Contemplate with your favorite saint at the Iconography Exhibition at Mount Angel Abbey Library, from July 25 through August 10, 2023. Classical Iconography Institute continues the tradition of egg tempera iconography which began over 30 years ago at Mount Angel [Read More]
Sharing the Language of Iconography with Young People The blessing of St. Patrick In late February, second grade students from the Cathedral School visited our studio to see our original icon of St. Patrick, before his relocation [Read More]
Saint Patrick Apostle of Ireland Click for a pdf of the Annotation of this Icon Click to read the Prayer - Breastplate of Saint Patrick Mid-February 2023 marked the completion of the icon of Saint Patrick, Apostle of Ireland [Read More]
At the end of 2022, Classical Iconography Institute was blessed with the donation of a beautiful icon titled, "The Fruits of the Passion of Christ," from the private collection of Darlene and Dr. Thomas Dunham. The Dunhams felt this exquisite [Read More]
Pocket Icons for Ukraine Our Lady of the Protecting Veil is an icon of the Marian apparition that appeared over Constantinople in the 10th century while the city was under siege by the Ottomans. The Blessed Mother appeared in the [Read More]