CHRIST & THE THEOTOKOS
Theotokos Odigitria (Mother of God of Tihkvin
Dimensions: 11 x 14 in.

The Nativity of Our Lord Saviour Jesus Christ
(commissioned by St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, San Antonio, TX)
Dimensions: 15 x 20 in.
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Our Lady of Tenderness
(commissioned by Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Austin, TX,

for the narthex of  the new church building.)
Dimensions: 30 x 45 in.
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Christ Icon

(commissioned by Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Austin, TX,

for the narthex of  the new church building.)
Dimensions: 30 x 45 in.
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Theotokos Portaitissa
Dimensions: 91/2 x 121/2"; private commission.
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Image of the life-giving Trinity

(Commissioned by St. Peter in Chains Antiochian Orthodox Church, Madison, MS.)

Dimensions: 18 X 24 in. 

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The Transfiguration of Christ
(donated to Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Austin, TX)
Dimensions: 13 x 17 in.; private commission.
Christ not made by hands
Dimensions: 91/2 x 121/2 in.; private commission (Texas).
Crucifixion
(private commission)
Dimensions: 11 x 14 in.
Christ on the way to Calvary
with Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross

Tempera and gold leaf on paper
Dimensions: 9 x 12 in.

(for Station of the Cross exhibit at Hope Chapel, Austin, TX.)
King of Glory
Dimensions: 103/8 x 55/8 in.
Theotokos : Oranta
Dimensions: 11 x 14 in.
Our Lady of Tenderness
This particular representation of the Mother of God belongs to the Eleusa o Umilenie group. These words mean compassion, tenderness, intimacy, grace. It shows a close physical relationship between the Theotokos and the child Jesus.
Mother of God: Hodigitria
This is one of three main depictions of the Mother of God. The term "Hodigitria" means "the guide." The Christ child is held by his mother but at the same time He is facing the world. This represents the step in religious life where the Christian has firmly resolved to keep the commandments of Christ and walk the path of virtue.
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Christ Pantocrator
(private commission)
This image of Christ is called the Pantocrator or Ruler of All. It is a variation of the large and often more stern images of Christ seen in the domes of churches, where his expression is like that of the judge on the Last Day. In its smaller version, the Pantocrator has a sweeter and more merciful expression and it is meant to be used for personal prayer.
Theophany of the Lord
(private commission)
The Theophany of the Lord or the Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan is one of the great Feasts of the Orthodox Church and it is celebrated on January the 6th. In this icon we see Christ standing in the waters which surround his body as if submerge and the rocks forming a sort of cave. This shape pre-figures His burial. St. John the Forerunner is baptizing Christ and holds his left hand in a position of prayer. On the right side, three Archangels are attending Christ. In the waters, we see faint allegorical images of "old River Jordan" represented as an old man and of the sea as a mermaid.
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Holy Family
This icon represents the fulfillment of the prophecy of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. In Joseph is revealed the Royal lineage of the house of David. In the Virgin is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah which says: Look, the virgin is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel." (7:14).

The figure of the Christ Child is the embodiment of that prophecy. Reclining on the red cushion, he is shown in glory having come to redeem the people from their sins. This marks the beginning of the New Testament, the beginning of the way to salvation.
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The Annunciation
This is one of the icons of the Festal Cycle of the Orthodox Church. The feast day for the Annunciation to the Holy Theotokos is on March 25th. In this icon we see Archangel Gabriel visiting the Virgin Mary and telling her of God's plan for her to be the mother of the Christ. She meekly accepts the will of God and we see the action of the Holy Spirit represented by the white dove-like shape in the halo above her. The red cloth over the architecture lets the viewer know that the event is taking place indoors.
Dimensions: 13" x 17"
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Virgen de Guadalupe
The image of the Virgen de Guadalupe belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition. She appeared to Bishop Zumarraga in Mexico in the year 1531. Her image took shape on the "tilma" or robe of the Indian Juan Diego as he was unfolding it to show the Bishop the roses the Virgen had sent as proof of her apparitions to him.
Christ
His name is abbreviated by the letters "IC" meaning Jesus and "XC" meaning Christ. The letters traditionally written on the cross in Christ's halo are a reference to the name of God revealed to Moses during the burning bush episode (Exodus 3:14.) This name was "I am" or "I am that I am."
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