Statuary/Pictures/Iconography

Use this brass spoon for scooping incense, especially small-grained varieties.

Wedding of Joseph and Mary, this image comes as a fine art print in an attractive gold, solid wood frame. Handcrafted in Steubenville, Ohio, this piece is a truly artistic and religious addition to any home!

One of the most popular and beloved Christian Orthodox Icons from the most ancient times is the Orthodox icon of the Good Shepherd. As you look at Christ beautifully holding a sheep on his shoulder you are instantly taken to the Gospel of St. John, chapter 10, “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep..I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.”

This Orthodox icon is one of the most ancient as it adorned the catacombs of ancient Rome where the persecuted Christians celebrated their Liturgy. The image of the Good Shepherd is the most common of the symbolic representations of Christ found in Early Christian art in the Catacombs of Rome, before Christian imagery could be made explicit. The image continued to be used in the centuries after Christianity was legalized in 313. Initially it was probably not understood as a portrait of Jesus, but a symbol like others used in Early Christian art, and in some cases may also have represented the Shepherd of Hermas, a popular Christian literary work of the 2nd century. However, by about the 5th century, the figure more often took on the appearance of the conventional depiction of Christ, as it had developed by this time, and was given a halo and rich robes, as on the apse mosaic in the church of Santi Cosma e Damiano in Rome, or at Ravenna (right). Orthodox Christian icons of the Good Shepherd often include a sheep on his shoulders, as in the Lukan version of the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

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This stunning icon depicts the Six Days of Creation in one single incredible icon.

The starry firmament above contains the sun, moon, and stars. The border of the sky is marked by a rainbow, which in iconography symbolizes God's divine power and authority. The seas below are gathered into one place, bordered by dry land. The seas teem with life, while the sky is filled with birds and the land contains numerous plants and animals. Adam, the first-created man, sits in his place, giving glory to God for all things.

The Lord Jesus Christ sits in an orb of divinity in the center, his arms outstretched in a gesture of blessing and authority. In Orthodox theology and iconography, it is the Word of God in particular who accomplishes the Creation of the world—as Genesis says, the Lord spoke all things into existence.

The Creation account is read four times each year in the Orthodox Church: on the eves of the greatest feasts of the Lord Jesus—the Nativity, Theophany, and Pascha—and during the first week of Great Lent.

This beautiful icon was painted by Bulgarian iconographer Georgi Chimev, exclusively for Legacy Icons.

This icon is used in the Russian tradition for the feast of Pentecost, and in many churches it appears above the Holy Doors. It bears two meanings. 

On its surface, this icon depicts a scene from the Bible. The image of three angels grouped around a food-laden table is understood to illustrate the story of the Hospitality of Abraham (Gen. 18:1-8). Here Abraham had just been told by God that he and his wife, Sarah, though beyond childbearing age, were to be blessed with a son. Shortly thereafter, Abraham greeted three men—messengers from Heaven, but also guests in their own right and entitled to good treatment—who appeared on his doorstep. Abraham did all he could to make his holy visitors comfortable, and with Sarah’s help served them from the best provisions he could offer. The guests confirmed Abraham’s blessing. Consistent with a Scriptural interpretation, they are portrayed as angels. 

Second, while the icon does show the three messengers seated at Abraham’s table, icons like this one have come to be understood throughout Church history to be representations of the Holy Trinity, present even in the Old Testament covenant God made with Abraham. 

It is not necessary, though, to identify each angel in the icon as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Different versions of the icon may reconcile the question by different means—in some, one angel is clearly identifiable as the Son, and in others, which emphasize the unity of the three Persons of the Trinity, all three angels are identical.

Other icons, make the angels both united and unique. Sometimes the eyes of each angel are focused on the companion sitting to his right. The lines of their gazes form a triangle suggesting that, despite their separateness , they are united in one existence. Their placement above the Holy Doors, through which Holy Communion is brought out during the Divine Liturgy, furthers their connection to God’s becoming incarnate for our salvation and being present today in the Eucharist. The angels, unified around the feast, are partaking of Holy Communion themselves.

Also, while the three are otherwise identical to one another, they are clothed in different colors: one in red, one in blue, and one in green. These colors all have divine significance: red for active power and sacrifice for God’s purpose, blue to the contemplative depths and mysteries of God’s love and presence, and green for the peace and regeneration brought forth in communion between God and ourselves. The three colors, in both their meanings and appearance, complement and balance one another. Here balanced are the opposite tones of red-orange and blue, and midpoint in green: here is present the God who smote Sodom and Gomorrah, the God willing to have mercy on either city for the sake of one just citizen, and the God who delivered a child and heir to an aging couple long after they had accepted this was impossible; and, while we may not be able to pinpoint which figure is which, here are represented the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

Icon by the hand of Georgi Chimev.

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Icon by the hand of Georgi Chimev.

This beautiful icon is a duplication of the original, painted by a Bulgarian iconographer in 2015. It is very similar to the prototype, although the sharp-eyed viewer will note the more traditional Byzantine style of this icon, especially in the faces.

Also known as "Theotokos of the Passion," the Perpetual Help icon has quite a storied past, stretching back to the time before the Great Schism. The original has been housed at the Church of Saint Alphonsus in Rome for centuries, under the protection of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, or the Redemptorists.

Icon by the hand of Georgi Chimev.

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This detail from a large 16th century fresco features a Seraph. The Seraphim, which in Hebrew means "burning ones," are the highest of the nine angelic ranks. Their name indicates their closeness to God: so close that they are eternally burning with His divine fire and light as they commune directly with Him. They are depicted with six wings after the vision in Isaiah 6.

The feast day of all the angelic hosts is November 8.

Saint Katherine (also spelled Catherine) was a Great Martyr who suffered in the year 305 at the hands of Maximinus of Alexandria.

She is commemorated in the Slavic churches on November 24, the date of her martyrdom. In the Byzantine churches, she is commemorated on November 25, her feast being combined with the Leavetaking of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple. This change was made at the request of the Monastery of St. Katherine on Mount Sinai.

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Raphael in the Hebrew language means Healing of God or God the Healer. One of the eight traditional archangels, he is named in the book of Tobit, where he restores sight to the blind. He holds a staff and an orb, which represents authority. The Greek letters in the orb, IC, mean Jesus.

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Wooden Frame measure 8 1/6 H x 6 1/4 inch W

Icon Measures 5 1/4 inch H x 3 1/2 inch W

Thickness of wooden frame 1/2 inch

Back side of the frame lined with velvet

Produced on Mount Athos, in the Holy Cell of the Protection of the Theotokos, long-lasting Athonite Violet incense features a bouquet of gentle floral, citrus, and mint fragrances that are sure to lend beauty to any celebration.

A remarkable rose fragrance with a subtle fruity and dewy petal character, harmonized with a rich and elegant amber.

Hand-made by the the brotherhood of Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia.

Enjoy this fine-quality blend of the two classic, natural fragrances of sweet Frankincense and rich Myrrh. The blend gives a unique and worshipful scent ideal for both home and church use.

Ideal for both traditional charcoal censers and Legacy Icons Smokeless incense burners.

All natural Frankincense resin incense gathered from the same Eastern regions where the wisemen or magi purchased it. Our pure pearls of translucent Frankincense incense burn clean and fresh, filled with notes of vanilla, pine, and lemon.

Perfect for those starting out with incense, the fragrance is pure and free of the perfumes that sometimes bother sensitive noses. An important everyday incense that is fitting for all occasions.

This rustic wood plaque features the restored painting of the last supper, and the prayer before meals.

This charming work of art is a perfect addition to any home, and is sure to be treasured for generations to come.

Text:
Bless us, O Lord, 
and these Thy gifts,
which we are about to receive,
from Thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord,
Amen.

Our Rustic Wood Plaques are designed, printed and stained to give a rustic, weathered look. They are constructed from a wood composite in our shop in Steubenville, Ohio. All sizes are printed on a single board, however larger sizes are printed to look like slats.

One professional quality print on a fine art, thick matte photographic paper with a subtle textured surface.

Heart of Jesus, I adore Thee. Heart of Mary, I implore Thee. Heart of Joseph, meek and just. In these Three Hearts, I place my Trust!

Gaze upon this radiant Catholic art print and grow your relationship with The Holy Family each day! Make your space more holy by displaying this image in your home, office, nursery, or even classroom. This print is the perfect gift for anyone making a sacrament, celebrating a birthday, for a special teacher you know, or just to spread the beauty of our Catholic faith to your friends and family!

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Resin Statue.  3.75" H x 1.75" W.  Boxed.

Mary, Undoer of Knots statue.  6.75".  Resin/stone mix.  Boxed.

St. Padre Pio Statue.  Resin / Stone mix.  10.25" tall.  Boxed.

Statue of Divine Mercy.  10" tall.  Resin/stone mix.  Boxed.