Why do we call them Icon Friends?

In the Orthodox Church, we view the Saints as examples of how we should live our lives and as true beacons of Christ’s love for us. We display icons of saints in our churches and often in our homes (much as you would a beloved family member). I wanted kids to see the people in these icons as friends and someone they could connect with through prayer and play.

Cartoon depiction of Jesus Christ with a gentle smile, brown hair, holding a cross, dressed in a long robe with a pink head covering, with a golden halo labeled 'St. Photini' behind His head.
Cartoon depiction of a wise old man with a long gray beard, wearing a regal robe and crown, holding a staff, and a golden halo with the words "Prophet Samuel" written on it.
Cartoon depiction of Mary holding baby Jesus, with a halo labeled 'Righteous Rebecca'.
A cartoon depiction of Jesus Christ with a beard and long hair, wearing a teal robe with a red and gold sash, holding a Bible, and making a blessing gesture with his right hand. Behind him is a golden halo with Latin letters.
Drawing of a saint figure with a halo, wearing red and blue robes, holding a small bottle and a heart, with 'St. Mary Magdalene' written on the halo.
Illustration of four young girls dressed in religious attire with halos labeled St. Sophia, St. Faith, St. Hope, and St. Love, symbolizing saints or virtues.
A cartoon illustration of a guardian angel with white wings, a golden halo, and a peaceful smile. The angel is wearing an orange robe and holding a scroll and a small circle with a cross and X symbol. The halo has the words "Guardian Angel" written on it.
Illustration of a woman with long brown hair, wearing a white head covering and green and blue robes, holding a smiling fox with a white face and chest, inside a yellow halo with the text 'Saint Brigida'.
A cartoon illustration of a religious figure resembling a Buddhist monk, with a gray beard, black robes, and a black head covering, holding a gold cross necklace, and a yellow halo with the text 'Elder Aimilangos' above his head.
A cartoon depiction of St. Christina with a halo, holding a cross, wearing a brown and blue robe, with a white and blue patterned cloth over her head, smiling with closed eyes.
A religious illustration of a woman with a halo labeled 'St. Olivia,' dressed in a blue robe and white head covering, with hands in prayer.
A cartoon depiction of Jesus Christ with closed eyes, a beard, and brown hair, holding a scroll with handwritten Hebrew text. He is wearing a white robe with brown trim, and a brown cloak draped over one shoulder featuring a small church icon. A golden halo surrounds his head with the text 'St. Romans' written on it.
Colorful illustration of St. Zosisma and St. Mary of Egypt, both with golden halos, smiling. St. Zosisma is wearing a blue head covering and a red and gold robe, holding a chalice and spoon. St. Mary of Egypt, with gray hair, is draped in a grayish-green cloth and has her hands across her chest.
Cartoon depiction of Saint Cyril with a halo, white robe with brown and blue accents, holding a scroll, and smiling with eyes closed.
Cartoon depiction of St. Helen holding a cross, wearing ornate robes and a crown, with a halo and the text 'St. Helen' above her head.
Illustration of a woman and a man embracing, smiling, wearing traditional clothing, with a large yellow heart behind them that has the words "St. Perpetua" and "St. Felicity" written inside.
Cartoon depiction of Prophet Elijah with a beard and closed eyes, wearing a red cape with a yellow halo behind his head labeled 'Prophet Elijah,' and holding a black bird.
Cartoon depiction of the Virgin Mary with a golden halo, clad in blue robes, holding a scroll with a prayer for motherhood.
Illustration of a woman with closed eyes, smiling, wearing a white hood and a floral dress, holding a note that reads, 'Tell me, as if I were alive, about your sorrows. And I will see, hear and help you.' Behind her, a halo with the words 'St. Matrona'.
Cartoon depiction of a person dressed as a saint with a halo labeled 'St. Thomas', wearing a brown robe, with one hand in a blessing gesture and holding a staff.
Cartoon depiction of a person with brown hair wearing a crown, a yellow and white robe, and a white veil, with hands together in prayer, smiling, with a golden halo that says "St. Crispina."
Cartoon depiction of St. Raphael of Lérins with a golden halo, gray beard, and priestly robes, holding a book and making a blessing gesture.
Illustration of a saint-like figure with a beard, closed eyes, wearing a crown and robes, holding a small model of a cathedral and a scepter, with a halo and the text 'St. Constantine' written above.
Illustration of religious figures resembling St. Joachim, St. Anne, and the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, all with halos and peaceful expressions.
A cartoon depiction of Saint Euphemia, a Christian saint, holding a cross and a religious book, with a halo around her head, wearing religious robes and a head covering.
Cartoon depiction of a person dressed as Saint Demetrios, holding a scroll, with a golden halo and the words 'St. Demetrios' written around the halo.
Illustration of a religious sculpture depicting the Holy Family with a child, with water flowing from a fountain labeled 'Life-Giving Spring' at the bottom.
A cartoon-style illustration of St. Eleftherios with a halo behind his head, wearing a patterned robe and holding a small box in one hand and making a gesture with the other hand. The name "St. Eleftherios" is written above his head.
Cartoon depiction of Saint Luke with a halo, holding an icon of Mary and baby Jesus, with an angel in the background, and the words 'St. Luke' written above.
Drawing of Jesus Christ with a golden halo, closed eyes, gray beard, and brown robes, with the words "St. Joachim" on the halo.
A cartoon depiction of St. Barbara wearing a crown, with a radiant halo around her head, dressed in a dark gown with an orange cloak, holding a sword.
Illustration of Saint Brigid with a golden halo, holding a fox, wearing a white cloak and green and blue garments.
Illustration of a person with a halo that reads 'St. Columba,' wearing a long dark green robe, holding a staff, and praying with eyes closed.
Cartoon depiction of a saint with a halo labeled 'St. Vera', holding a cross, dressed in traditional robes, with a peaceful expression.
A cartoon depiction of a saintly figure with closed eyes, brown curly hair, and a warm smile. Wears a blue and gold robe with a red outer garment and holds a lit candle in one hand and a palm branch in the other. Has a yellow halo with the inscription "St. Phanouitius" around the head.
Cartoon depiction of St. Cecilia, with long brown hair, smiling, wearing a white veil and a red and blue robe, holding a cross and a lyre, with a golden halo and the text 'St. Cecilia' above her head.
Cartoon illustration of Saint Irene the Martyr, depicted with a crown, holding a cross, wearing a red robe with ornate gold and jewel embellishments, and a gold halo behind her head.
A cartoon depiction of St. Maria of Paris, a nun dressed in black holding a cross and a scroll with the quote "Love to the end and without exception," with a gold halo overhead and the name "St. Maria of Paris" written around it.
Cartoon depiction of Archangel Michael with wings, a sword, and a shield, wearing a red and brown outfit, with a yellow halo and the text 'Archangel Michael' above.
A cartoon depiction of Saint Ireane Chryssovalantou with a halo, wearing a blue headscarf and an orange and green robe, holding a small cross and a bouquet of flowers, with a serene smile.
A cartoon depiction of Archangel Gabriel, with angel wings, a halo, and a robe, holding a staff and a shield with a red crossed-out circle, against a black background.
Cartoon depiction of Jesus with a halo that reads 'St. Herman of Alaska,' wearing a brown robe, holding a staff, with a prayer on a scroll attached to his waist.
Illustration of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, with halos around their heads, styled like traditional religious icons.
A cartoon depiction of a saintly figure with a halo, wearing a red cloak and white robes, holding a cross, with the text 'St. Phoebe the Deaconess' around the halo.

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