For the first time in its 1,500-year history, Saint Catherine’s Monastery is offering certified replicas of its most famous Byzantine icons. These replicas, available in actual size and true-to-life color, allow people worldwide to own a piece of this sacred art.
This groundbreaking project is the result of a three-year collaboration between the Monastery, the Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, and Legacy Icons. Dr. Peter Chang, President of the Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, called the partnership a “significant milestone in our ongoing mission to support Saint Catherine’s Monastery and its invaluable contributions to Christian spirituality and global civilization.”
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The first set of replicas includes some of the Monastery’s most treasured works:
Christ Pantocrator (6th century)
Moses and the Burning Bush (c. 13th century)
Saint Catherine with Scenes of her Life (18th century)
Archmandrite Father Justin the head librarian of Saint Catherine’s Monastery and Archibshop Damianos inspect the woodwork and color of the replicas being produced by Legacy Icons
These replicas are created using high-resolution scans, capturing even the tiniest details. “To be able to look into the depths of the cracks and original paint strokes with this clarity is breathtaking and we look forward to shipping these for all to appreciate,” said David DeJonge, founder of Legacy Icons. The replicas are printed on high-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper and mounted on solid hardwoods, ensuring they are as authentic as possible.
In addition to the full-size replicas, smaller, more affordable versions will also be available. These smaller icons are printed on archival canvas and mounted on wood, making them accessible to a wider audience. To learn more, please visit the Legacy Icons website at https://sinai.legacyicons.com/
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A portion of each sale will go to the Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery to support the Monastery’s ministry and preservation work. Saint Catherine’s Monastery, founded in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, is the world’s oldest continuously operating monastery. It is home to priceless treasures, including the Christ Pantocrator, believed to be the oldest surviving panel icon of Christ, and the 4th-century Codex Sinaiticus, the oldest complete Bible manuscript.
Top Image: Full frame and detail of the right eye from the icon titled ‘Christ Pantocrator Sinai’ circa 565 AD. From the replica series released by Saint Catherine’s Monastery being produced by Legacy Icons. Image credit: Legacy Icons.
For the first time in its 1,500-year history, Saint Catherine’s Monastery is offering certified replicas of its most famous Byzantine icons. These replicas, available in actual size and true-to-life color, allow people worldwide to own a piece of this sacred art.
This groundbreaking project is the result of a three-year collaboration between the Monastery, the Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, and Legacy Icons. Dr. Peter Chang, President of the Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery, called the partnership a “significant milestone in our ongoing mission to support Saint Catherine’s Monastery and its invaluable contributions to Christian spirituality and global civilization.”
The first set of replicas includes some of the Monastery’s most treasured works:
These replicas are created using high-resolution scans, capturing even the tiniest details. “To be able to look into the depths of the cracks and original paint strokes with this clarity is breathtaking and we look forward to shipping these for all to appreciate,” said David DeJonge, founder of Legacy Icons. The replicas are printed on high-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper and mounted on solid hardwoods, ensuring they are as authentic as possible.
In addition to the full-size replicas, smaller, more affordable versions will also be available. These smaller icons are printed on archival canvas and mounted on wood, making them accessible to a wider audience. To learn more, please visit the Legacy Icons website at https://sinai.legacyicons.com/
A portion of each sale will go to the Friends of Mount Sinai Monastery to support the Monastery’s ministry and preservation work. Saint Catherine’s Monastery, founded in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, is the world’s oldest continuously operating monastery. It is home to priceless treasures, including the Christ Pantocrator, believed to be the oldest surviving panel icon of Christ, and the 4th-century Codex Sinaiticus, the oldest complete Bible manuscript.
Top Image: Full frame and detail of the right eye from the icon titled ‘Christ Pantocrator Sinai’ circa 565 AD. From the replica series released by Saint Catherine’s Monastery being produced by Legacy Icons. Image credit: Legacy Icons.
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