The three great teachers of the Eastern Church, Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom, stand in bishops' vestments. An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
A Calvary crowded with figures and several episodes of the Passion. In the center Christ hangs on the cross while four angels catch his blood. In the foreground are Mary Magdalene, Mary, John and Saint Veronica with her veil; on the edge of her mantle is written Salve Sancta Facies Nostri Redemptori
This diptych, or two-panel painting, is hinged at the center so that it could be opened and closed and easily transported. It was clearly designed as an object for private devotion. The owner would have been able to contemplate the Passion of Christ and pray before these scenes. The top two images d
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Saint George, mounted on a black horse, spears the dragon in the waters below. An icon dated 1466 from the village of Stanyli, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ the King of Glory in royal crown, raising his hand in blessing and holding an open book. An icon of the Rybotychy School of icon painting, early 18th century, now in the Lviv Museum of the History of Religion, Ukraine. Restoration: G. Druzyuk.
Christ is transfigured in light on the mountain, with Peter, James and John fallen at his feet (Matthew 17:1-9). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Virgin Mary lies on her deathbed surrounded by the apostles, while Christ stands behind her holding her soul as a small child. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Holy Face of Christ on the cloth, held by two angels, in a gilded frame. An icon of the second half of the 17th century in the Castle-Museum in Lancut, Poland.
Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday as the crowd lays down garments before him (Matthew 21:1-11). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ enthroned as Pantocrator, the ruler of all, between the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Baptist who intercede for the faithful, in the traditional Deesis composition. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukra
Mary kneels beside the newborn Christ in the manger, with Joseph and the shepherds, under the star. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ on the cross, with the Virgin Mary and Saint John standing beneath, and angels above. An icon of the Przemyśl school of icon painting, mid-16th century, from the Church of the Archangel Michael in Stara Skvariava, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ and the twelve apostles gather at table for the Last Supper. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Three angels sit at a table, the three visitors who were welcomed by Abraham at Mamre (Genesis 18) and have long been read as an image of the Holy Trinity. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden near the tomb on Easter morning (John 20:11-18). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Holy Spirit descends as a dove on the Virgin Mary and the apostles gathered in the upper room (Acts 2:1-4). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ rises in glory from the tomb, with a guard at the left and the holy women at the right. An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
Christ ascends into heaven, borne up by angels, while the Virgin Mary and the apostles look on from below (Acts 1:6-11). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ raises his friend Lazarus from the tomb, as onlookers draw back (John 11:1-44). An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
The angel Gabriel brings Mary the news that she will bear the Son of God (Luke 1:26-38). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The three great teachers of the Eastern Church, Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom, stand in bishops' vestments. An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
Warned by an angel in a dream, Joseph takes Mary and the Christ Child to Egypt to escape Herod (Matthew 2:13-15). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The risen Christ stands among the apostles and invites Thomas to touch his wounded side (John 20:24-29). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
A chaplain uses rosary prayer beads during the Unit Ministry Teams’ End of Life Training, April 27, 2026, at Fort Carson, Colorado. The use of realistic equipment reinforces the demands of operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jonathan Reyes)
231230-N-VM650-1045 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 30, 2023) Lt. Bradley Lawrence, a chaplain assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), right, greets Cmdr. Jason Garfield, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) after a Catholic Mass
The Canadian Joint Task Force Impact chaplain leads prayer during a Catholic mass service at Ali Al Salem Air Base, July 23, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing chapel hosted a service with Italian and Canadian coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Diaz)
