Collection: Hagiographies – Hand Painted Orthodox Icons on Wood, Greek Byzantine Style

Sacred Byzantine Art in Its Purest Form

Every orthodox icon in our collection is a unique work of art, created entirely by hand by a Greek iconographer following the strict canons of the Byzantine tradition. Painted on wood with gilded or traditionally coloured backgrounds carefully worked according to Byzantine iconographic rules, these icons are not reproductions — they are singular pieces, born from fasting, prayer and a craft passed down through the centuries. Whether they adorn a home prayer corner, a church, or are offered as a gift, they carry within them the living presence of the sacred.

Icons of the Virgin Mary – Theotokos

The Virgin Mary Theotokos — Mother of God — holds a place of the highest importance in Orthodox devotion. Our selection includes several classic iconographic types: the Hodegetria, the Virgin of Tenderness (Eleoussa), the Oranta and other representations drawn from the great Greek and Byzantine iconographic tradition. Each icon of the Virgin Mary is hand painted on a wooden panel, with a face bearing the gravity and gentleness characteristic of the sacred art of the Eastern Church.

Icons of Jesus Christ

At the heart of every iconostasis stands the image of the Lord. Our icons of Jesus Christ represent the Saviour according to the most venerated canonical types: Christ Pantocrator — Master of the universe —, the Blessing Christ, the Emmanuel and other scenes drawn from the Gospel. Painted with absolute fidelity to the rules of Byzantine iconography, these works are intended for veneration, prayer and the sacred adornment of the Christian home.

Icons of the Archangels

The Archangels Michael and Gabriel — messengers and protectors par excellence — are among the most prominent figures in Orthodox iconographic art. Our archangel icons portray them in their full celestial majesty: wings spread, liturgical vestments, sceptre or sword, according to the Greek Byzantine tradition. These icons are particularly sought after for blessing a home or as a gift at a baptism or liturgical feast.

Icons of the Saints

The multitude of saints in the Orthodox Church is vast and diverse. Our collection of orthodox saint icons covers a wide range of venerated figures: warrior saints, healer saints, evangelist saints, monastic saints and confessors. Each hand painted saint icon is crafted with great care, respecting the iconographic features specific to each figure, so that the faithful immediately recognise their patron and enter into prayer before them. They also make an ideal spiritual gift for a name day, baptism or chrismation.

Compositions & Liturgical Scenes

Beyond individual portraits, our collection includes compositional icons depicting theological and liturgical scenes: the Deesis, the Nativity, the Resurrection, the Transfiguration and other great feasts of the Orthodox calendar. These more complex works invite deeper meditation and enrich a prayer corner or private iconostasis with narrative representations of the faith.

Unique Craftsmanship – Every Piece Is an Original

All hagiographies in our shop are unique and original works. They are offered on different types of wooden supports — straight wood, carved wood, naturally aged wood — and in various dimensions, to suit every space and every use. Each piece testifies to a genuine artistic and spiritual commitment on the part of the iconographer.

Whether you are looking for a hand painted Byzantine icon for your daily prayer, to bring sacred beauty into your home, or to offer an exceptional religious gift, you are in the right place.

Explore our collection of Orthodox icons and let the light of sacred art enter your life.