The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity who proceeds from the Father. Like the Son, there was no time that the Holy Spirit did not exist. He was present at the creation of the world (Genesis 1:2). He was present, “in the form of a dove” at the baptism of Jesus; [...]
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The Holy Spirit … Who?
May 10, 2012
Vespers on Good Friday
March 12, 2012
Ah, holy Saviour, how has thou offended, that we to judge thee have in hate pretended By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted! Who was the guilty. Who brought this upon thee! Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee! ‘Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee; I crucified thee. For [...]
Mary Entering the Temple
November 4, 2011
St. Nicolas the New Martyr of Myra is known as the miracle worker and is the Patron Saint of Mariners. “An example of faith and a picture of gentleness A teacher He elevated your people As well as the truth And made a rule out of humbleness “Father Nicolas Ambassador of God save our souls” [...]
The dormition of Mother Mary
August 10, 2011
In the world of Eastern Orthodox Christianity the Holy Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, is the comfort of every afflicted and persecuted person in this vain world of injustice and despair. I have created an embroidery on card to honour the Dormition (which means, “going to sleep”) of the Blessed Mother Mary, which is celebrated [...]
Hronya Polla – Many Years!
December 22, 2010
Have a Merry Christmas! In Greece, we say “Hronya polla!” which literally means “Many years.”
St. Nicholas of Myra – The Miracle Worker
September 11, 2010
St. Nicholas the New Martyr of Myra is known as the miracle worker and is the Patron Saint of Mariners. I created this embroidery card to honour the Saint. I also wish to honour Orthodoxy and the Ascension of the Virgin, which is celebrated every year on August 15 on the island of Tinos. Last, [...]
Unto Us a Child is Born
December 28, 2009
This embroidery depicts child Jesus in the arms of his mother, the Virgin Mary and its design is based on traditional Greek Orthodox religious style. The Virgin Mary brought to this world the only begotten son of God who came as a true light to this world and taught humankind the love for our neighbour [...]
Christ, The Redeemer, Welcomes Everyone
November 30, 2009
An imposing image of Jesus Christ welcoming the entire world stands for all to see in the Latin American country of Brazil. The monument dominates the skyline of Brazil’s capital, Rio de Janeiro. Built on a 710-metre-high mountain peak overlooking Rio, the statue of Jesus is 40 metres in height and 28 metres from fingertip [...]
Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist
November 2, 2009
The baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist took place in the Jordan River. God told John, “This is my beloved son with whom I am well pleased.” Born of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Son of God has inspired billions of people over the last 2,000 years. It is this motivation that has [...]
Sacred Heart – Jesus Embracing the World
October 16, 2009
What an imposing image of Jesus Christ embracing the entire world, inspired by an unforgetable visit to Paris! I have had the honour of visiting the Sacre-Coeur basilica in Paris on a guided tour. The experience was overwhelming! The grandeur of the mosaic of Jesus Christ in Majesty had me awestruck! That experience empowered me [...]