Classical Iconography Institute
Classical Iconography Institute is a fine arts educational nonprofit dedicated to teaching the ancient method of egg tempera iconography to preserve one of the oldest, traditional cultural sacred arts of the ancient Christian East and West.
Experience Iconography at the Abbey
1 Seat Remaining in Beginning Level I as of 2/18/26
Commuter options still available
St. Benedict Guesthouse is currently full
Did you know that icons are still being painted today?
Did you know that you can learn this ancient liturgical art in the monastic setting?
Click the link below to begin your journey into the earliest Christian era.
Register for Classes & Retreats
The St. Benedict Guesthouse is currently full. Commuter options are still available for some courses.
Week-Long Summer Intensives
2026 Spring Semester
Summer Class of 2025 with Abbot Jeremy
Join Us For
* 14 Week Programs
* Summer Iconography Intensive Retreats
* Sacred Art Tours
Learn How & Why
Classical Iconography Institute is dedicated to training iconographers, capable of writing liturgical icons to preserve one of the world’s most ancient cultural heritages. Students receive a comprehensive circumscription of the saint or subject matter to learn history, underlying message of the icon, and the subject’s depiction throughout the centuries to convey its message in today’s language.
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Teaching the Language of Iconography
Sharing the Language of Iconography with Young People The blessing of St. Patrick In late February, second [Read More]
Saint Patrick – Apostle of Ireland
Saint Patrick Apostle of Ireland Click for a pdf of the Annotation of this Icon Click to read the [Read More]
Fruits of the Passion of Christ Icon
At the end of 2022, Classical Iconography Institute was blessed with the donation of a beautiful icon titled, "The Fruits [Read More]
Archbishop Sample Blesses the Pocket Icons
Pocket Icons for Ukraine Our Lady of the Protecting Veil is an icon of the Marian apparition that appeared over [Read More]