DominICON
A Ministry to Enhance Appreciation of Holy Icons

and the Traditions of the Eastern Churches

Life-giving Fountain

 

 

This is the Home Page of DominICON, a ministry of Western Dominican Province, the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers) of the Roman Catholic Church, serving the western United States. It is a ministry to Roman Catholic and Protestant parishes, schools and other Christian institutions. Its purpose is to expand and enhance the appreciation of holy icons, sacred images in the Byzantine tradition.

 

"Since, in fact, we believe that the venerable and ancient tradition of the Eastern churches is an integral part of the heritage of Christ's church, the first need... is to be familiar with that tradition, so as to be nourished by it and to encourage the process of unity in the best way possible for each."

Pope John Paul II, Orientale Lumen

 

The ministry offers Art & Spirituality of the Icon - a presentation including slide-lectures and icon painting classes, to parishes and other organizations.

DominICON is directed by Fr. Brendan McAnerney, OP, and also offers three to seven day Icon Retreats, and Icon Commissions.

To obtain A&S/Icon brochures, additional information, or to inquire about scheduling a presentation or retreat, please e-mail : DominICON@aol.com., or phone (in USA) 916/ 974-1134, or write to 1225 Rushden Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864-3874.

 

DVD - "SACRED CRAFT" An Introduction to the Art & Spirituality of Holy Icons click here

Upcoming Presentations & Retreats - Fr. Brendan's Calendar

Prayer - in the Traditon of Eastern Christianity

Painting an Icon - Notes

Icons by the hand of Fr. Brendan

 

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