Notes from the "Six Days of Creation" iconography workshop

From the blog Hexaemeron...

“There is no doubt in my mind that Six Days of Creation is the best icon workshop in the country and, with the help of our Lord, we will be able to improve and expand for the benefit of all involved.”


- V. Rev. D. Alexander Atty, D. Min.,
Dean of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary



Comments

  1. RobertJuly 12, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Not to get off the topic, but you do realize that this July 12, 2011, is the 450th anniversary of St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.

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  2. MimiJuly 13, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    This is a lovely photo. I did get a giggle at how windy it is there, apparently.
    Beautiful work!

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