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#424327 02/12/24 02:43 PM
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Good afternoon,

Where would I go to get icons to place in my home? Can they be purchased online?

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Francis W.,

There are many sources online. There are many monasteries online, as well as Orthodox seminaries and the Byzantine Catholic seminary in Pittsburgh. I would avoid a source entitled "Monastery Icons" because they are not either Catholic or Orthodox.

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I get mine from here: https://easterngiftshop.com
I have actually met the family that runs it.
Although one of my icons came from the Holy Land (a priest brought it back for me as a gift).
But, Ditto Theophan, I'd also avoid "Monastery Icons".

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The following are, amongst others, excellent sources:
https://notofthisworldiconsandbooks.com/
https://legacyicons.com/
https://www.uncutmountainsupply.com/

Many Eastern Christian parishes also have bookstores and sell some icons.

And yes, do avoid "Monastery Icons".

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I think we're unanimous. Plenty of great places to get icons. "Monastery icons" is not one of those places.

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The best source that. I have found is

https://www.uncutmountainsupply.com/

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Originally Posted by Fr. Deacon Thomas
The best source that. I have found is
Is what, Fr. Deacon? smile

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Originally Posted by J Michael
Originally Posted by Fr. Deacon Thomas
The best source that. I have found is
Is what, Fr. Deacon? smile


https://www.uncutmountainsupply.com/

There were issues with the initial attempt at url posting.

Moral of the tale: Even after a decade "preview is your friend".

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Jordanville does excellent work: https://iconstudio.jordanville.org/

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What is the deal with Monastery Icons? I recall reading that they were involved in Hinduism or some other bizarre religion. Either way, I find it off-putting that they make icons of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart, and I'm saying this as a Latin Catholic myself. Those devotions are not Byzantine!

And what do folks here think of getting icons from Etsy? I've purchased a few from there.

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Drummerboy,

Welcome to the forum.

RE: Monastery Icons. There was a very involved discussion about the fact that this group was not Christian decades ago. Best to avoid them.

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Originally Posted by Drummerboy
And what do folks here think of getting icons from Etsy? I've purchased a few from there.

I have purchased from eBay but not Etsy. I have purchased Icons from antique shops.

Regardless of the source, they go on the Altar for 40 days and receive my Priest's blessing.

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Originally Posted by Fr. Deacon Thomas
Originally Posted by Drummerboy
And what do folks here think of getting icons from Etsy? I've purchased a few from there.

I have purchased from eBay but not Etsy. I have purchased Icons from antique shops.

Regardless of the source, they go on the Altar for 40 days and receive my Priest's blessing.


So they are blessed? I read that they're considered blessed or sacred by their nature, i.e., the fact that they are already holy images and people venerate them.

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My early instruction was that once a blessed item is bought or sold, it needs to be blessed again.

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Yes, you can find icons online from various websites. Many religious shops, churches, and monasteries also sell icons online, offering a wide variety to choose from. You might want to check out stores specializing in religious items or websites like . [apostlepaulbookstore.org.au]Apostle Paul Bookstore Make sure to choose a trusted source for authentic and meaningful icons.

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