Orthodox Arts Journal

Church Architecture in America: A Look at the Sanctuary from a Missionary Perspective by Fr. John Finley - Editor’s Note: This essay is an interesting provocation for church architects and liturgical artists. Fr. John Finley challenges us to rethink some of the normative materials and imagery used in our churches to better conform to the vision of Heaven described in scripture. I think there is much to be said for this approach, controversial… ... Continue reading »

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Biblical Visions: Exterior Murals at the Monastery of the Transfiguration by Hélène Bléré - Between 2016 and 2018 I created a series of wall paintings with scenes from the Old Testament for the exterior walls of a chapel in Dordogne, France. The chapel is located in the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration which was founded by Archimandrite Elie and is a dependency of the Monastery of Simonos Petras on… ... Continue reading »

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Review: Great and Holy Pascha and The Mystic Pascha by Richard Barrett - In a recent panel discussion on music for the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University, composer Benedict Sheehan made the observation that the publication of musical anthologies tends to solidify and codify generational snapshots of particular traditions, carrying authoritative weight for those who use it as a resource. These anthologies... put on the page… ... Continue reading »

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A Professionally-Built Iconostasis for a Mission Church by Andrew Gould - The iconostasis featured here is the culmination of an idea I have been developing for several years. It is installed at Saint Matthew the Apostle Orthodox Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I would like to tell the story of how it came to be, and discuss the problems it is meant to solve. The iconostasis… ... Continue reading »

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Every Human Being is a Creator: An Interview with Davor Džalto by Fr. Silouan Justiniano - Dr. Davor Džalto is professor of Religion, Art and Democracy at Saint Ignatios College in Sweden. His research focuses primarily on the exploration of human freedom and creativity, as metaphysical, political, as well as aesthetic concepts. All of these concerns come together in his book, The Human Work of Art: A Theological Appraisal of Creativity and… ... Continue reading »

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Church Architecture in America: A Look at the Sanctuary from a Missionary Perspective

Every Human Being is a Creator: An Interview with Davor Džalto

Introducing the Orthodox Arts Festival

The Epiphany of the Eye

Review: Great and Holy Pascha and The Mystic Pascha

Biblical Visions: Exterior Murals at the Monastery of the Transfiguration

Painting as Prayer, The Art of A. Sophrony Sakharov

Narthex Murals at St John of the Ladder

A New Icon – Saint Katherine Teaching the Philosophers of the Alexandrian Court

A Professionally-Built Iconostasis for a Mission Church

An Interview with Benedict Sheehan on the Premiere Recording of his Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom

Elena Murariu: Tribute to Romanian Martyrs

Russia and the West: Artistic Unity in Christ—A Reflection on Kastalsky’s Requiem

A Life of Icons – Interview with Anna Gouriev

Painting the Iconographic Murals at Saint Gregory Palamas Monastery

Saint Tikhon Choir & Company Release Chart-Topping Album

‘Being’, The Art and Life of Father Sophrony

Designing an Image of Everything

A Recording of the Kastalsky Requiem – Fundraising Request

Canon: Time for a Paradigm Shift…Part IV

Introducing the Orthodox Arts Festival - Although the arts play an inextricable part in the embodiment of Orthodox faith and culture, it is rare, at least in the anglophone world, to find events that draw together artists from a variety of disciplines into a single international event in support of their work. Indeed, the effort and support necessary for the organization… ... Continue reading »

Review: Great and Holy Pascha and The Mystic Pascha - In a recent panel discussion on music for the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University, composer Benedict Sheehan made the observation that the publication of musical anthologies tends to solidify and codify generational snapshots of particular traditions, carrying authoritative weight for those who use it as a resource. These anthologies... put on the page… ... Continue reading »

Biblical Visions: Exterior Murals at the Monastery of the Transfiguration - Between 2016 and 2018 I created a series of wall paintings with scenes from the Old Testament for the exterior walls of a chapel in Dordogne, France. The chapel is located in the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration which was founded by Archimandrite Elie and is a dependency of the Monastery of Simonos Petras on Mount Athos. The murals, representing several biblical passages, are painted as a frieze starting from the south side of the chapel, encircling the whole, and ending at the western front with three panels surrounding the entrance. The text which follows is a spiritual commentary on the murals. Whoever witnesses the iconography experiences both the creativity and the tradition that is anchored in the Church. A few words on the conception and realization of the project The total surface of the frieze is approximately 35m2. The height is 1.2m and the total length is approximately 31 linear meters. In addition, there are three panels that surround the entrance to the chapel. As is quite common with exterior wall paintings and decorations, the placement and arrangement of this frieze cannot be seen as a whole. With respect to the chapel, it is necessary… ... Continue reading »

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Richard Barrett
Fr. Steven Bigham
Andrew Gould
John A. Graham

Aidan Hart
Lynette Hull
Fr. Silouan Justiniano

Markos Kampanis
Nicholas Kotar
Mary Lowell

Fr. Ivan Moody
Vladimir Morosan
Fr. Patrick O’Rourke

Jonathan Pageau
Katherine Sanders
Benedict Sheehan
Federico José Xamist

The purpose of this project is to make available online a collection of graphic illustrations of the highest quality. The collection will focus on iconographic drawings and related graphic ornaments stylistically suited to the illumination of printed Orthodox publications. The project will address the needs of Orthodox book designers, graphic artists, and many others, who desire excellent imagery for their publications.

Learn more and gain access to the images »