St Nicholas Cabasilas

St Nicholas CabasilasSt Nicholas Cabasilas, the renowned 14th century Byzantine theologian and mystical writer, is depicted in this quality Orthodox icon by Dmitry Shkolnik in the Lavra iconographic tradition. Author of the foundational spiritual work 'The Life in Christ,' St Nicholas Cabasilas is a profound witness to the mystical theology of the Orthodox Church. This mounted icon from Damascene Gallery honors a theologian saint whose writings continue to nourish the

Depicted in the Jordanville tradition

A Damascene Gallery mounted icon of 'Christ the Ancient of Days' is a theologically rich and unusual choice for any Orthodox home or parish

Few iconographic types convey the eschatological hope of the Orthodox faith as powerfully as 'Christ in Glory' — the Lord reigning in the fullness of His divine majesty

in the warm Jordanville canonical style depicts the holy physician who freely offered healing to all in the name of Christ with the luminous gravity of a true martyr

The face of Christ depicted here radiates both divine authority and tender mercy

defending Orthodoxy with prayer

St Nikita is invoked for healing and protection

and the bright colors of a people in joyful celebration

The Samaritan Woman — the moving Gospel encounter in which Christ reveals himself as the living Water to a woman at the well — is depicted in this mounted icon after the 14th-century Sienese master Duccio di Buoninsegna

the angels

The 'Supplicating Apostle Andrew' is a celebrated deisis icon type attributed to the workshop of St

In this composition