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As an armchair theologian I like to gaze at my icons and say, "Ah, theology in color!" Besides that was the term the Byzantine priest-teacher used to describe icons in the course I took from him on "Byzantine Spirituality"...He called them, "Theology in Color."

Porter

Hey Rose- speaking of "Icons of the Rose", how do you like my new avatar image?
It is "Mother of God, Ever-blooming Rose". I found it at a small Russian church [OCA] near here. I asked the priest if I could trace it and instead he made a photocopy from it, from whence I painted this icon [a gift to my daughter, Maria Rose]...
-Daniel

Pani Rose,

Slava Isusu Christu! Slava Na Viki!

You stated:
I like this. When I search for icons though, I usually search for "Orthodox icon, Russian icon, and/or Greek icon". Also use ikon and ikone sometimes. I would suggest you ensure these terms are listed at least in your meta tags for all the pages pertaining to this blessed venture.

Another suggestion? How about:

Heavenly and Holy Icons
Replicas of Sacred Byzantine Masterpieces
Egg tempra on wood or handcrafted silver

Good luck! Let me know when you are ready. I need a small hand painted icon of St. Stephen for a wonderful person at the parish who wishes to take this with her for the Final Judgement.

(money is no object if a handpainted icon is less than $10.00- just kidding )

In Christ,

Michael

Glory to God!

Thank you guys so much for all your help. I like many of the suggestions you made.

It may take a few weeks to get it up, and I will post it as soon as it is ready.

Again, thank you so much!
Pani Rose