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Peter the Aleut

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[[Image:Peter the Aleut.jpg|right|frame|St. Peter the Aleut]]
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The holy martyr '''Peter the Aleut''' (or '''Cungagnaq''' in his native tongue) was probably a native of Kodiak Island (Alaska). He is said to have received the Christian name of Peter when he was [[baptism|baptized]] into the [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] faith by the [[monk]]s of [[Herman of Alaska|St. Herman]]'s—missionaries operating in the north. His feast day is commemorated in the Orthodox Church on [[September 24]] or [[December 12]].

==Martyrdom==
In 1815 a group of Aleut seal and otter hunters, including Peter, were captured by Spanish sailors, who took them to San Francisco for interrogation. With threats of torture, the [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] priests in California attempted to force the Aleuts to deny their Orthodox faith and to [[convert]] to Roman Catholicism.

When the Aleuts refused, the priest had a toe severed from each of Peter's feet. Peter still refused to renounce his faith and the Spanish priest ordered a group of California Indians to cut off each finger of Peter's hands, one joint at a time, finally removing both his hands. They eventually disemboweled him, crowning his life with [[martyr]]dom. They were about to torture the next Aleut when orders were received to release them under escort to their [[monastery]] in Monterey.

Upon receiving the report of Peter's death from Simeon Yanovsky, St. Herman back on Kodiak Island was moved to cry out, "Holy new-martyr Peter, pray to God for us!" Peter the Aleut was formally recognized as a [[saint]], as the "Martyr of San Francisco", in 1980. We have the account of St. Peter's martyrdom from Simeon Yanovsky as related him by St. Peter's cellmate who escaped torture. Simeon Yanovsky ended his life as the [[schemamonk]] Sergius in the St. Tikhon of Kaluga [[Monastery]], and is the author of ''The Life of St. Herman of Alaska''.

==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] (Fourth Tone) [http://www.oca.org/FSTropars.asp?SID=13&ID=102713]

:Today Alaska rejoices and America celebrates,
:For the new world has been sanctified by martyrdom.
:Kodiak echoes with songs of thanksgiving,
:Iliamna and Kenai observe the festival of faith.
:The [[Apostle]] and martyr [[Juvenaly of Alaska|Juvenaly]] is glorified,
:And Peter the Aleut is exalted by his voluntary sacrifice,
:In their devotion and love for the [[Jesus|Lord]],
:They willingly endured persecution and death for the Truth,
:Now in the Kingdom of Heaven they intercede for our souls!

[[Kontakion]] (Fourth Tone)

:Today [[Valaam Monastery|Valaam]] joins Alaska
:In celebrating this joyous feast,
:As her spiritual son Juvenaly
:Embraces the new martyr Peter with love.
:Together they suffered for the Lord in America
:And united the old world with the new by their voluntary sacrifice.
:Now forever they stand before the King of glory and [[intercession|intercede]] for our souls.

Troparion (First Tone) [http://www.comeandseeicons.com/cap01.htm]

:O Peter, upon the rock of thy faith hath Christ built His Church,
:and in the streams of thy blood hath He hallowed our land.
:In thee thy people hath been sanctified, O Aleut;
:from the farthest islands of the west hath He raised thee, a light unto all.
:Glory to Him that hath glorified thee.
:Glory to Him that hath crowned thee.
:Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

==Sources and external links==
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=102713 Martyr Peter the Aleut]
*[http://www.umich.edu/~ocf/saint_peter_the_aleut.htm Saint Peter the Aleut]
*[Media:http://holy-icons.com/site/wp-content/uploads/PeterAleut.jpg]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/p/cap01.htm Beautiful Icon of Saint Peter the Aleut]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_the_Aleut Peter the Aleut on Wikipedia]

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Peter the Aleut

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[[Image:Peter the Aleut.jpg|right|frame|St. Peter the Aleut]]
{{orthodoxyinamerica}}
The holy martyr '''Peter the Aleut''' (or '''Cungagnaq''' in his native tongue) was probably a native of Kodiak Island (Alaska). He is said to have received the Christian name of Peter when he was [[baptism|baptized]] into the [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] faith by the [[monk]]s of [[Herman of Alaska|St. Herman]]'s—missionaries operating in the north. His feast day is commemorated in the Orthodox Church on [[September 24]] or [[December 12]].

==Martyrdom==
In 1815 a group of Aleut seal and otter hunters, including Peter, were captured by Spanish sailors, who took them to San Francisco for interrogation. With threats of torture, the [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] priests in California attempted to force the Aleuts to deny their Orthodox faith and to [[convert]] to Roman Catholicism.

When the Aleuts refused, the priest had a toe severed from each of Peter's feet. Peter still refused to renounce his faith and the Spanish priest ordered a group of California Indians to cut off each finger of Peter's hands, one joint at a time, finally removing both his hands. They eventually disemboweled him, crowning his life with [[martyr]]dom. They were about to torture the next Aleut when orders were received to release them under escort to their [[monastery]] in Monterey.

Upon receiving the report of Peter's death from Simeon Yanovsky, St. Herman back on Kodiak Island was moved to cry out, "Holy new-martyr Peter, pray to God for us!" Peter the Aleut was formally recognized as a [[saint]], as the "Martyr of San Francisco", in 1980. We have the account of St. Peter's martyrdom from Simeon Yanovsky as related him by St. Peter's cellmate who escaped torture. Simeon Yanovsky ended his life as the [[schemamonk]] Sergius in the St. Tikhon of Kaluga [[Monastery]], and is the author of ''The Life of St. Herman of Alaska''.

==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] (Fourth Tone) [http://www.oca.org/FSTropars.asp?SID=13&ID=102713]

:Today Alaska rejoices and America celebrates,
:For the new world has been sanctified by martyrdom.
:Kodiak echoes with songs of thanksgiving,
:Iliamna and Kenai observe the festival of faith.
:The [[Apostle]] and martyr [[Juvenaly of Alaska|Juvenaly]] is glorified,
:And Peter the Aleut is exalted by his voluntary sacrifice,
:In their devotion and love for the [[Jesus|Lord]],
:They willingly endured persecution and death for the Truth,
:Now in the Kingdom of Heaven they intercede for our souls!

[[Kontakion]] (Fourth Tone)

:Today [[Valaam Monastery|Valaam]] joins Alaska
:In celebrating this joyous feast,
:As her spiritual son Juvenaly
:Embraces the new martyr Peter with love.
:Together they suffered for the Lord in America
:And united the old world with the new by their voluntary sacrifice.
:Now forever they stand before the King of glory and [[intercession|intercede]] for our souls.

Troparion (First Tone) [http://www.comeandseeicons.com/cap01.htm]

:O Peter, upon the rock of thy faith hath Christ built His Church,
:and in the streams of thy blood hath He hallowed our land.
:In thee thy people hath been sanctified, O Aleut;
:from the farthest islands of the west hath He raised thee, a light unto all.
:Glory to Him that hath glorified thee.
:Glory to Him that hath crowned thee.
:Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

==Sources and external links==
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=102713 Martyr Peter the Aleut]
*[http://www.umich.edu/~ocf/saint_peter_the_aleut.htm Saint Peter the Aleut]
*[http://holy-icons.com/2008/09/24/st-peter-the-aleut]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/p/cap01.htm Beautiful Icon of Saint Peter the Aleut]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_the_Aleut Peter the Aleut on Wikipedia]

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Icons and Home Items

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*[http://www.archangelsbooks.com/ Archangels Books and Gifts]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/index.html Come and See Icons]
*[http://www.acrod.org/incense.html Gloria Incense]
*[http://www.monasterygreetings.com/ Monastery Greetings]
*[http://www.newskete.com/shopping/shopdisplaycategories.asp New Skete Products]
*[http://www.religiousmall.com/ Religious Mall]
*[http://www.byzantinestudio.com Byzantine Studio]
*[http://www.vscardbox.com/ V's Cardbox] offers greeting cards and magnets appropriate for Orthodox occasions.
*[http://www.orthodoximages.com/ Orthodox Images] - Iconography and Fine Art Reproductions
*[http://www.athenshop.com/en/Prayer_Ropes.asp Original Comboschini (Prayer Ropes) from Mount Athos Monks]
*[http://www.holy-icons.com/ Hand-painted icons by the hand of Matthew Garrett]

==Monastery and Church stores==

*[http://www.holymyrrhbearers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv Online Store] of the [[Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery (Otego, New York)]]
*[http://www.skete.com/ Skete.com] of the [[St. Isaac of Syria Skete (Boscobel, Wisconsin)]]

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Iconographers

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'''Iconographers''' translate revealed scripture and divine truths into visual images, writing--not painting the icon with consecrated brushes, paints, and materials. Ideally, they should be pious individuals trained by holy fathers. Monks and nuns, therefore, have traditionally been the primary source of icons. Most iconographers utside of monasteries today have commercialized the sacred art of iconography.

Iconographers should pray, fast, and avoid worldly excitement during their work. Individual interpretation should be kept to a minimum as their task is to pass on tradition by replicating previous icons within prescribed limits. Works should remain anonymous, but if signed, be inscribed with the words, "By the hand of [name]."

==Modern Iconographers==

===Fr. Paul Akmolin===
Fr. Paul is an iconographer in the Jordanville school and is the priest of [http://www.christthesavior.net Christ the Savior Orthodox Mission in Wayne, WV]. You can view his iconography and commission icons from him through his site [http://www.christthesavior.net/iconpage/icon_index.html Orthodox hand-painted icons]

===Matthew Garrett===
[[Image:s_jdamnewsmall.jpg|thumb|St. John of Damascus]]Matthew is an iconographer based in Blairsville PA with 15 years experience.

He has worked with Philip Zimmerman of St. John of Damascus Icon Studio since he began as Phil's apprentice in 1991. In 1998 Matthew started his own Studio, and takes both large and small commissions, as well as continuing to collaborate with Mr. Zimmerman.

His work hangs in homes and churches across the United States. Matthew works with acrylic paints, and uses 23K gold leaf. He specializes in unusual subjects, complex compositions, and great detail.

You can view his gallery at [http://www.holy-icons.com www.holy-icons.com]

===Bridget Julia Hayes===
[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/bridget.htm Bridget Julia Hayes] is an iconographer living in Tshwane, South Africa.

===Matthew Kalamidas===
[[Image:IC_ARCHMICH.gif|thumb|right]] Matthew Kalamidas developed an interest in art at a young age, attending NYC's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art & The Performing Arts in New York City, concentrating on fine arts. He later received a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising Art & Design and Visual Communications from SUNY at Farmingdale.

While his schooling concentrated on the fine arts, he never received formal instruction in Byzantine iconography, and is essentially self-taught. Close observation of many historically important Byzantine icons, which he had the opportunity to view while travelling in Greece and throughout the Holy Lands, helped him in learning to use and develop the traditional techniques used to create these unique paintings. The icons are handcrafted with great care using 22kt. German gold leaf and the highest quality acrylic pigments. Icons are created on panels with a raised border and murals are painted on canvas which can then be adhered to the wall surface. Along with samples of traditional iconography in the gallery, you can also view samples of glass and marble etchings.

In his artwork, Matthew employs many different painting techniques, producing completed artworks in various genres ranging from Byzantine icons, to traditional oil paintings. He is currently an accomplished professional graphic artist, working as Art Director at a major publishing house in the United States.

His website is [http://www.byzantinestudio.com www.byzantinestudio.com].

===Vivian Karayiannis===
[[Image:Mary2.jpg|thumb|Virgin Mary]] Vivian has a true love for her vocation and she is trying to bring spiritual stimulating artwork into the churches. Her diversity as a painter makes it easy to define a specially designed work for any church. She’s creating small to wall scale paintings on wood panels or canvas. Vivian's icons are evoking works of fine art and also visual aids that lead those who view and venerate the icons deeper into the spiritual life of the church.

Born in Greece, she moved to North America in 1990 and since 1991 she has lived in Houston, TX, with her husband and two daughters. She studied Byzantine iconography and had her apprenticeship in the [[atelier]] of Mr. Hantzaras, one of the leading iconographers in Greece. She continued her studies in art at the University of Houston. During the past 20 years, she painted in many mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors, but her primary medium is the egg tempera, one of the oldest and most versatile mediums.

Her website is [http://www.heavenlyart.net www.heavenlyart.net]

===Fr. Anthony Salzman===
Fr. Anthony is currently pastoring a small community, St. Philothea, in Athens, Georgia, where he is continuing to paint icons for churches and individuals including Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Augusta, Georgia. He is also teaching Byzantine icon-writing at the University of Georgia through the Continuing Education department. Fr. Salzman has a Masters of Divinity from [[Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Brookline, Massachusetts)|Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology]], and studied Byzantine Iconography and Byzantine Art History for six years in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Fr. Salzman is available for slide lectures and demonstrations on the history, theology, and art of Byzantine [[iconography]]. Email him for more information; his email address is on his site.

His website is [http://www.mindspring.com/~frantonios/ Image and Likeness Iconography].

===Archpriest Andrew Tregubov===
A notable Russian-American iconographer and author, and lecturer, Fr. [[Andrew Tregubov]] has been writing icons for twenty-five years.

===Others===

*[http://www.roca.org/Vladimir/ Vladimir Baranov]
*[http://www.csg-i.com/icons/ Paul Boyce]
*[http://www.seraphicrestorations.com/ Marek Czarnecki]
*[http://www.lukedingman.com/ Fr. Luke (Rolland) Dingman]
*[http://www.orthodoxinfo.biz/arts.htm Fr. Alexis Duncan]
*[http://www.christthesavior.net/icons.html Hieromonk Andrei (Erastov)]
*[http://owllightstudio.blogspot.com/ Matushka Jenny Hainsworth]
*[http://www.orthodoximages.com/johnhall.html John Hall]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/goltz.htm Michael Goltz]
*[http://www.churchofthenativity.net/bio-frt.html Fr. Theodore Jurewicz]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/kochetov.htm Iuri Kochetov]
*[http://www.byzantinearts.com/ Panteleimon Kourtidis]
*[http://www.saintmarymagdalen.com/eileen/eileen.htm Eileen McGuckin]
*[http://www.orthodoximages.com/sieppe.html Gregory E. Sieppe]
*[http://www.orthodoximages.com/sidorenko.html Iouri (Yuri) Sidorenko]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20050401094343/http://www.heavenlyvisions.com/ John Snogren]
*[http://www.arlenesicons.com Arlene Anne Tilghman]
*[http://www.thyra.com/Tsagalakis/ Tom Tsagalakis]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/youssis.htm Constantine Youssis]
*[http://www.comeandseeicons.com/zimmerman.htm Philip Zimmerman]

==See also==

*[[Iconography]]

==External links==

===Iconography schools===

*[http://www.prosoponschool.org The Prosopon School]
*[http://www.iconofile.com/default.asp?dir=guide&page=category&CategoryID=6&session_id= Iconofile Resource Guide: Schools] and [http://www.iconofile.com/default.asp?dir=guide&page=category&CategoryID=4&session_id= Iconofile Resource Guide: Instruction]

===Icon catalogs===

*[http://thesilvericon.com/ The Silver Icon Catalogue]
*[http://www.skete.com/ St. Isaac of Syria Skete - Orthodox Byzantine Icons]
*[http://www.byzantinesacredart.com/ Svetlana Novko]

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