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@kisha_shen_gjerasimi – Tiranë Ikona e Hyjlindëses

@kisha_shen_gjerasimi – Tiranë
Ikona e Hyjlindëses që tregon Udhën me Krishtin Fëmijë. - (Odigitria/Hodegetria)

✨Në arin që s’e njeh perëndimin,
Nëna mban Misterin.

Fytyra e saj është heshtje e ruajtur—
dhimbje tashmë e flijuar,
butësi që nuk mban, por dhuron.

Me dorë tregon Birin:
Një Udhë që ecet,
një e Vërtetë që takohet.

Fëmija bekon—
me madhështinë e një Mbreti
dhe butësinë e një Biri.

Mes dritës, drurit të gdhendur dhe luleve,
përjetësia afrohet,
dhe zemra—pa e kuptuar—
përkulet.

✨Theotokos Hodegetria
Orthodox Church of Saint Gerasimos – Tirana

Within the gold that never sets,
the Mother bears the Mystery.

Her face is guarded silence—
sorrow already offered,
tenderness that does not hold, but gives.

With her hand she points to the Son:
a Way that can be walked,
a Truth that can be met.

The Child blesses—
with the gravity of a King
and the gentleness of a Son.

Among light, carved wood, and flowers,
eternity draws near,
and the heart—without even noticing—
bows.

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #kishaeshengjerasimit #byzantineiconography #byzantineicons

2014 — I wrote this icon for the Orthodox Cathedra

2014 — I wrote this icon for the Orthodox Cathedral of the Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple and of Saint Nicholas of Myra, Rimini.
An icon is not made to decorate, but to bear witness to a Presence. For this reason, even what surrounds it becomes part of the same language: the hand-carved wooden case, curved from my talented friend @vasil.jance conceived not as packaging, but as reverent protection—an offering of care.
Twelve years later, the same gaze still speaks—with the same peace, and the same silent invitation: “Remain.”

#byzantineiconography #theotokosicons #iconography #otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova

2014 — I wrote this icon for the Orthodox Cathedra

2014 — I wrote this icon for the Orthodox Cathedral of the Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple and of Saint Nicholas of Myra, Rimini.
An icon is not made to decorate, but to bear witness to a Presence. For this reason, even what surrounds it becomes part of the same language: the hand-carved wooden case, curved from my talented friend @vasil.jance conceived not as packaging, but as reverent protection—an offering of care.
Twelve years later, the same gaze still speaks—with the same peace, and the same silent invitation: “Remain.”

#theotokos #byzantineiconography #byzantineicon #otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova

✨The Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Upon th

✨The Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Upon the Cross, Christ offers Himself for the life of the world.
What appeared as defeat becomes the throne of glory,
where love is revealed unto the end.

“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself.”
— John 12:32

Through the Cross, joy has come into all the world. ✝️

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #iconography #orthodox

@kyriakos_kosova #otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #o

@kyriakos_kosova #otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #otrigrammatosicons #byzantineiconography #iconography

In the Nativity of Christ, the Eternal enters time

In the Nativity of Christ, the Eternal enters time and the Invisible is revealed in the flesh. He whom the heavens cannot contain is laid in a manger, to raise humanity from the fall and restore communion with God.

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #byzantineiconographer #orthodoxchurch

“Ὑπὸ τὴν σὴν εὐσπλαγχνίαν” – Under your mercy we t

“Ὑπὸ τὴν σὴν εὐσπλαγχνίαν” – Under your mercy we take refuge

Under your mercy we take refuge, O Mother of God.
Do not turn away your gaze from us, but cover us with your radiant veil.
You are the protection of the faithful and the harbor of those in the storm.
By your loving intercession, preserve our souls in peace,
and keep us safe in the light of your maternal care.

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #byzantinechurch #iconography

First Parte of the large scale wallpainting from t

First Parte of the large scale wallpainting from the live of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia.
Swipe ➡️ for the video and details.

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #byzantinechurch #iconographystudio

Large scale wallpainting from the live of Saint Ni

Large scale wallpainting from the live of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia.
Swipe ➡️ for the video and details.

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #byzantinechurch #iconographystudio

At the beginning of January of this year, we had t

At the beginning of January of this year, we had the blessed honor of visiting the Church of Saint Gerasimos of Cefalognà in Tirana, shortly after the sacred icon, written by our iconography studio by the hand of @kyriakos_kosova , had been reverently placed there through the devoted efforts of Father @emanuel_lusha and the generous donors of the parish.

We give glory to God for allowing this holy image to find its home in this church, where it now stands as a visible witness of faith, prayer, and continuity in the life of the Orthodox community. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all those who contributed with love and sacrifice, making this offering possible for the glory of God and the spiritual benefit of the faithful.

We are also deeply humbled to note that last Sunday, this church was blessed by the pastoral visit of Archbishop Joan of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, Primate of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, who celebrated the Divine Liturgy in this holy place. His presence was a profound blessing and a sign of unity, care, and spiritual renewal for the parish.

May the Lord, through the prayers of Saint Gerasimos and all the Saints, bless Archbishop Joan, Father Emanuel Lusha, the faithful benefactors, and all who come to venerate this icon. May this church remain a place of prayer, peace, and salvation for generations to come.
Glory to God in all things.

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #kishaautoqefaleeshqipërisë #albanianiconography

✨Divine Providence.✨ In 2015, this icon was writt

✨Divine Providence.✨

In 2015, this icon was written.
For reasons that appeared, at the time, as misfortune, it was never claimed by the one who had commissioned it. Instead, it was allowed to wander—between Italy and America, returning again to Italy, and then crossing the ocean once more.

After ten years, those apparent misfortunes were revealed for what they truly were: the quiet working of Divine Providence.
The icon was finally entrusted to the hands of His Grace Bishop Irenej, of the Serbian Orthodox Church of Washington–New York and Eastern America, to whom this icon is especially dear.

Nothing was delayed. Nothing was lost.
All was kept for the appointed time.

Glory to God in the highest.☦️

The icon of Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia, entirel

The icon of Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia, entirely hand-painted by @kyriakos_kosova on a background of hand-punched pure gold leaf, and enriched with a hand-carved wooden frame finished in white gold and gold from @petroiconographer
Upon its arrival at the church of @kisha_shen_gjerasimi for which it was commissioned, the icon was solemnly welcomed with a litany marking its entrance.
An icon created for prayer, now finally home.

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #byzantine #church

Icon of Saint Paraskeva, carved on red marble. Han

Icon of Saint Paraskeva, carved on red marble.
Handcrafted using the traditional hand-punching technique.
The icon is housed in the small church dedicated to Saint Paraskeva, in the city of Musura - Missolonghi (Mesolonghi).

#otrigrammatos #byzantineiconography #kyriakoskosova #marbleicons #byzantineart

✨And know that I am with you always; yes, to the e

✨And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.✨
Christ Pantocrator on black marble - punching technique by hand - for the Orthodox female monastery of Serres/ Greece.

#byzantineiconography #otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #iconsonmarble #iconography

Theotokos icon carved in red marble, entirely exec

Theotokos icon carved in red marble, entirely executed by hand using the punch technique. At the end of this post, you’ll find a short video—probably the only one that remains—showing me working on this icon almost ten years ago.

#byzantineiconography #otrigrammatos #iconsonmarble #iconographyart #kyriakoskosova

✨From these waters, a new heart rises, held in God

✨From these waters, a new heart rises, held in God’s light and love. ✨

#otrigrammatos #iconography #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #iconographytutorial

✨ His relics rest on Kefalonia, but his prayers tr

✨ His relics rest on Kefalonia, but his prayers travel everywhere. ✨

Saint Gerasimos, protector of the suffering, stand beside us in our hidden battles.☦️🫶

#otrigrammatos #kyriakoskosova #byzantineiconography #iconography #icons

I definitely don’t know how to match music to my v

I definitely don’t know how to match music to my videos — and honestly the videos themselves aren’t masterpieces either…

I rewatch, tweak, wait for the “perfect moment”… and in the meantime weeks go by, projects pile up, and then straight into the land of forgotten drafts.

So that’s it: here’s a totally imperfect video, with music that doesn’t really match and a tutorial nobody asked for — but it’s been sitting in my drafts for weeks, so today I’m setting it free. ✨📽️

And hey, I finally got to tick “post on Instagram” off my list — what a stress. ✅

#otrigrammatos #otrigrammatosicons #iconography #ichthys #ichthysbooks

Creativity isn’t just about having ideas – especia

Creativity isn’t just about having ideas – especially when, let’s be honest, no idea is ever completely “new.” The hard part is having the grit to stay with your ideas long enough to finish them. It’s choosing to “show up and do the work” even when it feels repetitive, and finding one small way to make something more useful, more honest, or more you. In the end, creativity is less about lightning bolts of inspiration and more about quiet stubbornness: keep trying, keep adjusting, keep going until the thing in your head actually exists in the world.

#otrigrammatos #ichthys #ichtysbooks #stamp #stampcollection #blochnotes #religiouscrafts

In ancient times, wax seals did more than prove th

In ancient times, wax seals did more than prove that a letter had not been opened: they were a sign of respect for the recipient, a symbol of value and belonging, a declaration of faith and, often, a legal seal.

Today, in the glow of candles and warm wax, this small cross still reminds us that every word and every image deserve to be entrusted slowly, with care and devotion.

#waxseal #waxseals #waxsealstamp #waxsealing #sealingwax
#orthodoxcross #orthodoxicon #orthodoxchristian #faithart #sacredart
#christianart #candlelight #slowliving #vintagestyle #snailmail
#stationeryaddict #letterwriting #golddetails #otrigrammatos #otrigrammatosicons

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