Anglo-Saxon Archives – Orthodox Arts Journal

The King’s Iconographer on Hierarchy, Beauty, and the Crisis of Modern Art

By Dr. Matthew Wilkinson | February 12, 2026

I had the privilege of interviewing world-renowned iconographer Aidan Hart. We discussed his time as a hermit, his career as an iconographer, his relationship with King Charles, and his artistic influences. I was particularly enlightened hearing about his time as a hermit, which lasted over a decade. He ultimately ascertained that the capacity for silence,…

An All-Night Vigil for St. Richard of Wessex: An Old Saint is Venerated Anew

By Richard Barrett | May 10, 2022 |

Overview: On the evening of 6 February 2022, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville, Massachusetts celebrated an All-Night Vigil (full festal Vespers, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy served consecutively) for Saint Richard of Wessex (7 February, +722 A.D.). At the altar were three priests: Rev. Fr. Anthony Tandilyan, proistamenos of Dormition Rev.…

A Cloisonné Enamel Reliquary Icon of Saint Vincent of Zaragoza

By Dr Christabel Helena Anderson | March 3, 2015 |

Editor’s note: This article continues Aidan Hart’s recent article about a reliquary for Saint Vincent of Zaragoza and details Christabel Anderson’s process for making the cloisonnée icon. This article contains a background to the history and technique of cloisonné enamel and a description of the processes used in making the cloisonné enamel icon plaque of Saint Vincent…