To
educate the history, theology and technique of the Orthodox
Liturgical Art known as Byzantine Iconography
in the Greek Tradition.
To train Liturgical Artists of all
ages from elementary to masterful levels in Iconography and
Iconology, utilizing only traditional and canonical techniques,
formulas and materials of the Orthodox Church.
To
create a source for the
acquisition of canonical, high quality hand-painted Icons, produced without profit by the School for
Church and home.
To instill confidence and
inspiration to students
and volunteers. Participants will have an active hand in a
collective/collaborative production of each icon. The completed icons will be exhibited and sold to fund the
School
and other Church Missions.
To create an interest in (and viability of) the vocation of
Master Byzantine Icon Writing.
To emulate the countenance,
piety, diplomacy and leadership (as demonstrated by the life
example) of Saint Theodora the Empress and Iconodule.
