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The word “triptych” is Greek and simply means three-fold. A triptych is a form of artwork featuring three panels. The two outer panels of a triptych often fold closed to conceal the center image. When the outer panels are closed, it allows for still another image to be displayed on the reverse of the two outer panels. Hence some triptychs, may contain four images. This form of artwork originated in the early church and became a common means of displaying iconography. Icons were painted on both two panels (diptychs) and three panels (triptychs). The tradition of utilizing triptychs to display...

Almighty God, the martyred innocents of Bethlehem showed forth Your praise not by speaking but by dying. Put to death in us all that is in conflict with Your will that our lives may bear witness to the faith we profess with our lips; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. On December 28th we remember those male infants of Bethlehem less than two years of age who the evil King Herod killed, in an attempt to destroy this prophesied King of the Jews, the Savior Jesus...

Sofrino, Russia is a small community located about an hour north of central Moscow. This locality is the source of the beautiful Icons of the Russian Orthodox Church admired throughout the Christian world. The locality of Sofrino houses the main arts “factory” of the Russian Orthodox Church which is said to employ thousands of artists and laborers.  The productions of Sofrino extend far beyond iconography to a vast array of religious artwork, vestments, paraments, candles, candelabras, crosses, communion ware, altars, and other church goods.   Our website is continually being updated with new icons from Sofrino. As a US retailer for...

Authentic Christian Gifts serves as a distributor and retailer of all LEPI Wood Carving products. A handful of LEPI Carvings are listed here: https://authenticchristiangifts.com/collections/lepi-woodcarvings But we invite you to peruse LEPI's online product catalog to special order any article with us: http://www.lepionline.com. LEPI's beautiful woodcarvings include several varied collections of Nativity carvings, crucifixes, angels and other religious carvings. Our shop makes these world renowned products available to the American market at the lowest retail prices. These unique, European hand carved pieces make beautiful Christian decorations, devotional artwork, and conversation pieces.  To place an order, please email info@authenticchristiangifts.com, call 844-352-9697 or fill our contact form. ...

Here are some guidelines and suggestions to help you decide how to gift when asked to serve as a godparent or sponsor or when invited to the Baptism of a family member or friend. Godparents / Baptismal Sponsors When a child is Baptized, godparents or sponsors customarily provide a gift for the child. Godparents are especially responsible for concerning themselves with the spiritual needs of the child. They are to show interest in the child’s Christian upbringing, encourage the child in the faith, and be there for the child at difficult times in life.    It is also important that godparents/sponsors remember...