Eastern Orthodox Tapestries

Vintage Orthodox Icon Cross.

The Trisagion prayer is an ancient prayer in Christianity.

"...the Place of the Skull has Become Paradise."

Eastern Orthodox Crucifix

"...the Place of the Skull has Become Paradise."

"...the Place of the Skull has Become Paradise."

"...the Place of the Skull has Become Paradise."

Cross of the Orthodox Church.

"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" - Matthew 5:44

The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.

The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.

"The place of the skull hath become paradise."

"The place of the skull hath become paradise."

"The place of the skull hath become paradise."

"The place of the skull hath become paradise."

The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.

"The place of the skull hath become paradise."

Theosis is a transformative process whose aim is likeness to or union with God.

The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.

The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.

The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.

The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography, the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead. The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed. The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.

​The IC and XC are the first and last letters in the Greek words for Jesus and Christ. NIKA is connected to the word for victory.

Eirene conveys the sense of an inner rest, well being and harmony. The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. Peace is prophesied to be an essential characteristic of the Messianic kingdom.

Shalom conveys the sense of an inner rest, well being and harmony. The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. Peace is prophesied to be an essential characteristic of the Messianic kingdom.

Shalom conveys the sense of an inner rest, well being and harmony. The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. Peace is prophesied to be an essential characteristic of the Messianic kingdom.

Theosis is a transformative process whose aim is likeness to or union with God.

Theosis is a transformative process whose aim is likeness to or union with God.

Theosis is a transformative process whose aim is likeness to or union with God.

​The IC and XC are the first and last letters in the Greek words for Jesus and Christ. NIKA is connected to the word for victory.

​The IC and XC are the first and last letters in the Greek words for Jesus and Christ. NIKA is connected to the word for victory.

​The IC and XC are the first and last letters in the Greek words for Jesus and Christ. NIKA is connected to the word for victory.

Shalom and Eirene convey the sense of an inner rest, well being and harmony. The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. Peace is prophesied to be an essential characteristic of the Messianic kingdom.

Theosis is a transformative process whose aim is likeness to or union with God.

Shalom and Eirene convey the sense of an inner rest, well being and harmony. The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. Peace is prophesied to be an essential characteristic of the Messianic kingdom.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have Mercy on Me, a Sinner.