Early christian art

Behold 'The Ascension,' a medieval portrayal of Christ's heavenly journey. This Jesus Painting is steeped in the rich traditions of medieval artistry, with a halo of divine light emphasizing His sacred presence. The faithful witnesses, rendered with the period's iconic stylization, underscore the scene's spiritual significance. This work beautifully conveys the essence of early Christian iconography and the devout spirit of the times. #ReligiousArt #ChristianArt #JesusChrist #CatholicArt

Depictions of fish and fishermen can be found in the colorful floor mosaics at the sixth-century C.E. basilica at Horvat Beit Loya, but they were

“Jesus during the days of Creation.”

The most famous of the surviving Byzantine mosaics of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople – the image of Christ Pantocrator on the walls of the upper southern gallery. Christ is flanked by the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist. The mosaics were made in the 12th century.

Icon of Annunciation creator unknown http://inpress.lib.uiowa.edu/Feminae/DetailsPage.aspx?Feminae_ID=28578

Here are the 10 oldest images of Christ, including some of the oldest paintings or Jesus, to remind us of the beauty and venerability of our faith.

Artwork: Jesus as the Good Shepherd. From the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (ceiling); Rome.

Byzantine Icon with the Archangel Michael (early 14th century) at National Gallery of Art Washington DC - On loan from Byzantine and Christian Museum Athens Greece

Fr. Kevin Scallon who works with Sr. Briege McKenna with the Intercession for Priests has stated the following on the work of the group calling itself 'Direction for our times' which is led by a lady calling herself 'anne the lay apostle'. "Recent information has caused me to question the authenticity of Direction for our Times. Regretfully I have come to discern that I can no longer support or encourage involvement in this organisation." You can find this statement on their website link…