Discover the spiritual depth and serenity of these 10 orthodox icons through this coloring book by Simon Oskolniy. Held up by millions of believers as spiritual beacons of the Orthodox faith, these Greek and Russian Orthodox icons will allow any of us to get in touch with the divine Trinity, Jesus and all the Saints. This coloring book is perfect for you or your child. Allow these blessed images by Andrei Rublev and other masters take you on a spiritual journey and find an inside peace and love that was felt by the master while painting these timeless icons. Includes the following icons: Andrei Rublev, "Trinity" (end of the 14th - beginning of the 15th century) Andrei Rublev, "Christ the Redeemer" (1410s) Andrei Rublev, "Theotokos of Vladimir" (1409) Anonymous, "Christ Pantocrator" (the 6th century) Simon Ushakov, "Image of the Saviour Not Made by Hand" (1658). Anonymous, "Golden Locked Angel" (the 12th century) Anonymous, "Saint Peter" (the 6th century) Anonymous, "The Lamb of God" (the 15th century) Anonymous, "Annunciation" from the Church of St Clement in Ohrid, Macedonia (first quarter of the 14th century) Anonymous, "Holy Trinity" (14th century, renovated by Tikhon Filatiev in 1700)
Step-by-step instructions for painting icons, from original drawings through finished product. This is the sequel to the authors previous work, A Brush with God, for advanced beginners, intermediate, and advanced iconographers. It presents greater detail and instructions for creating entirely new icons. One major feature of this book is the full-page sketches that artists can photocopy and use as the basis of their own icons, providing a unique and much-requested resource. Includes eight full-color plates of the author's original icons. Chapters and topics include: Introduction and contemporary reflections on iconography, spirituality, and technique. Highlighting folds on full-length figures, including black and white renderings of draped legs, arms, and torsos. Architectural and landscape renderings in Byzantine iconography, including background shadow and highlighting techniques, plus inverse perspective. Festal icons, involving multiple figures, landscapes, architecture, furniture, vegetation, and animals. Construction of heads, figures, and analysis of whole compositions, sacred geometry and proportion.
A continuation of the previous volume, this coloring book includes 17 most beautiful icons that focus on Jesus and the Saints. From Andrei Ruble to various anonymous iconographers, from Baptism to the Resurrection, coloring these sublime icons is not only artistically rewarding but also spiritually inspiring. The following icons are included: Apostle Paul by Andrei Rublev, 1410s; Dormition by Anonymous, end of 15th century; Saviour in Glory by Anonymous, 1408; St. Tatiana by Unknown; St. Gabriel by Andrei Rublev, 1408; St. Michael by Andrei Rublev, 1408; St. Gregory the Theologian by Andrei Rublev, 1408; Saints Boris and Gleb by Anonymous, 15th Century; St. John the Theologian by Andrei Rublev, 1408; St. Nicholas with Selected Saints by Anonymous, End of 12th century; St. John the Baptist by Andrei Rublev, 1408; Harrowing of Hell by Andrei Rublev, 1409-1410; The Crucifixion by Anonymous, 1500; Miracle of Florus and Laurus by Anonymous, 15th Century; Baptism by Anonymous, 1430-1440; Transfiguration by Anonymous, 1400; Ascension by Andrei Rublev, 1408.
"Who do you say that I am?" This question that Jesus asked of his disciples, so central to his mission, became equally central to the fledgling church. How would it respond to the Gnostics who answered by saying Jesus was less than fully human? How would it respond to the Arians who contended he was less than fully God? It was these challenges that ultimately provoked the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325. In this volume covering the first half of the article in the Nicene Creed on God the Son, John Anthony McGuckin shows how it countered these two errant poles by equally stressing Jesus' authentic humanity (that is, his fleshliness and real embodiment in space and time) and his spiritual glory or full divinity. One cottage industry among some historical theologians, he notes, has been to live in a fever of conspiracy theory where orthodox oppressors dealt heavy-handedly with poor heretics. Or the picture is painted of ancient grassroots inclusivists being suppressed by establishment elites. The reality was far from such romantic notions. It was in fact the reverse. The church who denounced these errors did so in the name of a greater inclusivity based on common sense and common education. The debate was conducted generations before Christian bishops could ever call on the assistance of secular power to enforce their views. Establishing the creeds was not a reactionary movement of censorship but rather one concerned with the deepest aspects of quality control. Ultimately, what was and is at stake is not fussy dogmatism but the central gospel message of God's stooping "down in mercy to enter the life of his creatures and share their sorrows with them. He has lifted up the weak and the broken to himself, and he healed their pain by abolishing their alienation."
Volume 8 of the Orthodox icons series by Simon Oskolniy features 13 beautiful icon of various Orthodox saints. From the Saint Nicholas to Saint John the Baptist, this collection includes 13 beautiful icons gorgeously illustrated by Simon Oskolniy. Exquisite artistry, attentive icon selection, and unwavering commitment to the tenets of the Orthodox faith make this icon collection a must. Coloring these icons puts one in touch with the power and might of the Orthodox faith.
The nature of Christ is a very important subject that caused a serious dissension within the Church in the fifth century, in 451 AD. When the theological dialogue started as an effort towards the unity of churches, the subject had to be discussed. Therefore, our Orthodox Church found it necessary to issue a book which presents its concept in this regard in a language fit for theological dialogues. This subject (the Nature of Christ) was taught by me to the students of the Seminary "St. Mark Theological College" in 1984 in the form of lectures which I delivered to them in St. Bishoy Monastery, Sheheit Desert, as part of the courses of comparative Theology. The lectures were printed merely for the use of the students. The same lectures were afterwards translated into English in Ottawa, Canada, in 1980 and became available in English only for six years... We had to print them in Arabic for the students of the Seminary and its branches and for the benefit of those who are interested in theological studies whether ministers or ordinary individuals.. and whoever has the desire-from other churches to be acquainted with our concept of Christology. The first theological dialogue we attended on this subject was in Vienna, Austria in September 1971 AD convened by the ProOriente Group. In this dialogue we reached a theological formula that was accepted by our Catholic brothers and those in the old Oriental orthodox churches: the Syrians, Arminians, Ethiopians and Indians. It was an important dialogue indeed, for the dissension that occurred in the fifth century had distorted the face of every church before the other.. But now the way is open for a common understanding. Then, there was an official agreement with the Catholic churches after 17 years of differences (since 1988), based on the previous understanding. The agreement was recorded in a concise "Statement" which you will find at the end of this book. There was another dialogue, in more detail, with our brothers in the Byzantine Orthodox Churches in St. Bishoy Monastery, Sheheit Desert in 1989 AD. It was attended by the theologians of twenty Orthodox Churches and was followed by another meeting of the priestly representatives of the Orthodox churches in Chambesy, Geneva, in 1990. Now, seeing it is necessary to make our people acquainted with the details and evidences that prove our concept of the Nature of Christ, and since the Pro-Oriente Group is convening a religious conference for the representatives of all Churches at the end of October 1991 to present to them the Agreed Statement on Christology. And since we were asked to present a paper on the subject and deliver it as a lecture in the conference. Therefore, we proceeded to print the former lectures delivered in the Seminary in 1984 as a book to be presented to the conference and to be available in Arabic and in English for all who are interested. Pope Shenouda III
A valuable resource for iconographers, this book contains a wide variety of patterns and sketches. Content including; icon patterns of the Nativity, the Theotokos, archangels, male and female saints, as well as halo patterns and 2 beautiful crucifixion crosses. Buildings and fabric/ background designs and 5 icon borders. Each pattern is accompanied by colour recommendations which are meant as a general guide allowing for adjustments due to differences in colour names between pigments used with egg tempera and acrylic paints.
"The purpose of this volume is threefold: to introduce a selection of key early and medieval theologians, to strengthen the faith of evangelical Christians by helping them to understand the riches of the church's theological reflection, and to help them learn how to think theologically"--From publisher description.
A coloring book to encourage your young artist to connect with the saints, stay screen-free, and keep focus during liturgy. 35 illustrations of Orthodox saints (Including Saint Antony the Great, Saint Minas, Saint Mary of Egypt, Saint Seraphim of Sarov... and more!). Single-sided and bordered to help you cut and frame your little artist's work. Each drawing is labeled with the saint's name. My Saintly Friends features 35 illustrations of well-known and lesser known Orthodox saints. You'll find illustrations of Saint Antony the Great, Saint Minas, Saint Mary of Egypt, Saint Seraphim of Sarov...and more! The drawings are single-sided and bordered to help you cut and frame your little artist's work. Each drawing is labeled with the saint's name. You can also visit our website to see the pictures in color and to read the story of each Saint's life. My Saintly Friends makes a great gift for grandchildren, a teaching tool for your growing family, or an activity book for Sunday School classes.
"As the psalms are a microcosm of the Old Testament, so the Expositions of the Psalms can be seen as a microcosm of Augustinian thought. In the Book of Psalms are to be found the history of the people of Israel, the theology and spirituality of the Old Covenant, and a treasury of human experience expressed in prayer and poetry. So too does the work of expounding the psalms recapitulate and focus the experiences of Augustine's personal life, his theological reflections and his pastoral concerns as Bishop of Hippo."--Publisher's website.
