Icon Retreat at St. Paul’s Cathedral, June 22 – 26, 2015

Overnight the Great Hall was transformed from meeting space to sacred place dedicated to the craft of Byzantine iconography. For five days, from morning to evening, 21 students set aside their jobs, their errands and their iPhones, and dedicated their time and attention to their chosen icons under the tutelage of iconographer Teresa Harrison. Icon … READ MORE…

A week in the icon-writing life (updated)

Iconographer Teresa Harrison returns to St. Paul’s this year for the second annual Icon Writing Retreat in the Great Hall, June 22-26, 2015. Learn the ancient, meditative practice of icon writing during a week dedicated to prayer and contemplation on an icon you select and create. Beginners welcome.   Places are limited, so contact Julie … READ MORE…

A Week in the Icon Writing Life

June 23, 2014 8:15 am: Here I am live blogging from the Icon Writing Workshop at St. Paul’s Great Hall, brought to you by the Cathedral Arts Committee. It’s been a hectic year for me so far, so I’m really enjoying the week off from work, to be spent in prayerful contemplation as I write … READ MORE…