Writing the Light

Writing the Light

Learn the rhythm and beauty of Byzantine Christian Iconography from a contemporary master....

OUR NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM is now open for Enrollment!

The 2023 Athens & Crete SUMMER ICON SCHOOL is operating on a wait list.

For information on virtual LIVE programs, please visit Iconography Today.

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Learn How to Write The Light...

We have gathered the workshop information here in one place so interested students can discover and determine which learning opportunities are best suited to their available schedule, location, and specific interests in pursuing the study of contemporary Byzantine iconography.

Residencies

Learn more about the upcoming Residencies

FRESCO PAINTING IN ROMANIA 2024

September 12, 2023

September 20 — 30, 2024 A 10-day immersion class with Mihai Coman held at the famous Putna Monastery, Romania Please join the list to be

NEW YORK | Institute of Sacred Arts at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary

May 30, 2023

June 16 – 23, 2024 We are pleased to offer a 7-day workshop with Dr. George Kordis at the Institute of Sacred Arts of St.

JANUARY in ATHENS | Drawing & Painting in the Byzantine System

May 27, 2023

JAN. 11 – 21, 2024 Writing the Light is presenting a 10-day residency to immerse in icon-making in Athens, Greece with master iconographer Dr. George

Instagram

"Writing the Light" on Instagram

LIGHT | “Christ is Everything. He is joy, He is

LIGHT | “Christ is Everything. He is joy, He is life, He is light. He is the true light who makes man joyful, makes him soar with happiness; makes him see everything, everybody; makes him feel for everyone, to want everyone with him, everyone with Christ.” ~ St Porphyrios

Join us in learning the beauty and poetics of the Byzantine System for making new icons for our times. We invite you to learn more through the link in our bio for Writing the Light and join our mailing list.

Detail of a Nativity Icon by the hand of George Kordis ~ 🌿@gkordis, with full icon in our stories.

The weekend is here and George Kordis and the team in Utah are in the homestretch running towards project completion…. We will be sharing more of the progress of the beautiful new Orthodox church of St Anna of Sandy, Utah (USA) in our stories.

All Blessings for the weekend ~
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A moment with George Kordis writing the Light of t

A moment with George Kordis writing the Light of the World up on the scaffolding…
The moment sings for @gkordis and for us all.
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Church project: St. Anna Orthodox Church, Sandy, Utah (USA)
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The journey of painting a new church with the unve

The journey of painting a new church with the unveiling of Light with saints and angels by the hands of George Kordis. This taken from a few days back at the current project in Sandy, Utah (USA) at @stannagocut as the space comes alive. Now, Kordis and his team enter into the final part of the process. A dance with beautiful movements carrying vision onwards to completion.
Watch our stories for more of the process…

With Love, Light and strength before us ~ 🌿
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@gkordis
@maria.panou_art
@chronis.vichos
@alkis.pappas.art
Kanellos

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George Kordis and his team are creating yet anothe

George Kordis and his team are creating yet another beautiful church at St. Anna Orthodox Church in Sandy, Utah, USA. With a week left to go, there has been incredible progress each day… see our stories for more photos. 🌿

@gkordis
@chronis.vichos
@alkis.pappas.art
Maria Panou
Kanellos

Photos:
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