Over many centuries, art and the Orthodox faith have intertwined and flowed into each other. What types of crafts are present in Orthodox arts?

The orthodox church is where people arrive at pray, confess their sins, tune in to priests' sermons, light candles, write notes, kiss icons, read prayers.

However, the church is not just about lighting candles and speaking prayers. It is in this place that you could enjoy real art as well.

"Religion and art are closely related to each other."

There are five general types of arts in Orthodox religion:

1. Temple architecture - external and internal decoration.
2. Frescoes are wall paintings.
3. Fine arts - icon painting.
4. Musical arts - prayers singing.
5. Jewelry art is an attractive setting on icons made from precious materials, church utensils, icons, kiota, foldings, candlesticks, church crosses, cross pendants, and rings with Jesus's crucifix.

Orthodox jewelry carries on strictly spiritual purposes.

Nowadays, jewelry artisans create beautiful pieces of orthodox art items. These are cross pendants, rings, bells prayer icon, icons framed with precious metals, church utensils, and much more.

Orthodox jewelry crafts are always made yourself, endowed with the invaluable energy of the creator. They bear the imprint of the spiritual content and the craftsman's imagination.

Orthodox crosses

The cross is the key shrine for Orthodox Christians. It was about it that the Lord accepted death in the name of humanity. For this reason, a pious tradition arose to offer prayers to him. Because of this, accordingly, Orthodox believers place crucifixes in churches and houses. Modern artisans make orthodox crosses of fantastic beauty!

Cross Pendants of Jesus's Crucifix

The pectoral cross is just a shrine worn by all Orthodox Christians. A cross pendant for an Orthodox Christian is not just a stylish decoration. These are shrines priceless to the center of a believer. A pectoral cross pendant is generally worn attached with a proper chain, string, or lace.

It is recommended that the chain and the pendant you will wear are constructed with exactly the same metal. However, white gold and silver can be effectively combined. For example, chains made from silver look nice with gold crosses that have a white gold insert.

Modern manufacturing provides many products made from basic or precious materials decorated with precious stones.

Orthodox Books

Be sure to remember the main book of most times and people - the Bible. Such a book is definitely an impressive artwork in any home library of an Orthodox person. There is a number of handmade books offered for sale in a Russian Orthodox monastery. Many of them feature hardcover coated in natural black leather with metal corners.

Russian Orthodox Icons

Unlike a typical painting, an Icon is just a masterpiece of design of a particular kind. The Orthodox Church Fathers argue that the iconic image extends back to the prototype and is not the artist's perception of the gospel faces, events but captures the divine, supernatural image.

The icon is what must certanly be in the house of each Orthodox Christian. Turning to a saint with prayer, people strengthen their faith, restore mental balance, and protect themselves from temptations and temptations.

Where to Buy Orthodox Art?

Many individuals believe that it's safer to buy orthodox art items only in the temple. However, many specialized internet vendors sell handcrafted items with safe and convenient payment options and worldwide delivery.

Please visit the Andcross Orthodox Art online shop where you are able to buy most of the described above truly unique handmade orthodox icons, books, candles, bells, an extensive collection of jewelry, and various orthodox art souvenirs.