Orthodox Art

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an ancient painting with a woman's face on the side of a rock wall

Motivation Mondays: SILENCE

an image of a man with a beard standing on top of a hill and holding his hands

Abba Macarius the Great pray for us! 🙏

A younger monk asked Abba Macarius "How do we pray?", Abba said: “It’s not necessary to say a lot of words, just stretch your hands up to God and say, “Lord, as you will and as you desire, lead me.” And if you are afflicted, say, ”Lord, help me!” He knows what’s good. He’ll take pity on us in accordance with his mercies and his love of humanity"

Ink illustration of Orthodox Saint Antony the Great

Abba Antony fights the Demons

When attacked, Abba Antony courageously said: "If you had any power over me, just one of you would be enough against me. But because the Lord has destroyed your power you attempt to terrify me with a mob". So. Cool. This style and composition is heavily inspired by one of the most intriguing artists, Jeffrey Allan love. He uses ink brayers to build texture and stencils to control shapes. It's a lot of fun!