Icons by Orthodox Toys
In North America, it can be difficult to purchase an Orthodox icon. That’s why we decided to make icons more accessible to everyone who wishes to bring the beauty and spiritual depth of Orthodox iconography into their lives. We are happy to ship our icons worldwide, ensuring that faithful Christians everywhere can enjoy these treasures. Another reason we wanted to make icons is to use them as an educational tool. All our icons come with an educational book to help you learn more about their meaning and significance.
About the Iliinskaya Icon Painting Workshop
All our icons are originally painted by the renowned Iliinskaya Icon Painting Workshop, based in Moscow, Russia, and led by Ekaterina Iliinskaya. For over 20 years, this workshop has been dedicated to reviving and preserving the ancient traditions of Orthodox Christian art. The team includes skilled artisans such as gilders, miniaturists, calligraphers, painters, iconographers, jewelers, and fresco specialists. Each icon is crafted with great care and high craftsmanship, reflecting both spiritual and artistic value. Icons produced by the Iliinskaya Workshop are known for their unique beauty and adherence to traditional methods.
How We Make Our Icons
All of our icons are hand-painted by the renowned Iliinskaya Icon Painting Workshop in Moscow and reprinted with their permission. We ensure each icon is both beautiful and faithful to Orthodox Christian traditions:
- Design: Carefully created by Iliinskaya Icon Painting Workshop to match Orthodox Christian canons and traditions.
- Materials: We use Red Western Cedar for the base of our icons. Icons are printed on a special matte gold surface, a high-quality metallic surface with an adhesive coating.
- Printing: Icons are printed in full color using Greenguard Gold certified inks, which are long-lasting, weatherproof, and environmentally friendly. These inks produce rich and consistent colors that highlight every detail.
- Mounting: The matte gold surface is then mounted onto the wooden board.
- Blessing: For practical reasons, we do not bless the icons before shipping. We encourage customers to take their icons to their priest for blessing.
Our Icon Collection
Our icons are designed to be both spiritual and educational. They include:
- Icons of the Holy Theotokos: Beautiful icons depicting the Mother of God, often paired with the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Icons of Saints: Featuring beloved saints such as St. Herman of Alaska, St. Paisios of Mount Athos, St. Matrona of Moscow, and others, each telling their inspiring stories.
- Special Thematic Icons: Including unique pieces like the “Widow’s Offering” and “Synaxis of the Archangels,” each accompanied by an educational component.
- Triptych Icons: Handcrafted icons focusing on central themes such as the Eucharist and the Apostles, perfect for deeper reflection and learning.
Each icon comes with an educational booklet to help you or your family learn more about its spiritual significance and place in Orthodox tradition.
Icon “Synaxis of the Archangels”. Handmade Icon and educational book.
What do we know about the Archangels and about the Angelic world that surrounds us? Why does this world exist? Is it good or bad? How does it affect us?
How can we get Archangel’s and Angels’ help? How do we pray to them? How can we use them to protect ourselves and our families against evil?
Answering these questions is the main reason this educational set was created – to teach you and your kids about Angel’s world from the Orthodox Church perspective.
Learn About the Most Holy Theotokos and Decorate Her Icon. Handmade Educational Set.
Discover the life and significance of the Holy Theotokos with this educational set. Parents and their children will learn about the Panagia Ierosolymitissa icon, the meaning of prayers to the Mother of God, and the days of her commemoration.
The set includes a hand-made icon mounted on a Canadian red cedar board, a supply of 75 Preciosa Chaton Rose Bohemian Crystals, non-toxic glue, tweezers, and a comprehensive educational booklet. The booklet provides step-by-step instructions on how to decorate the icon, making it a hands-on activity for the whole family.
Handcrafted Triptych Icon “The Eucharist” and “The Sacred Liturgy and Holy Apostles” Educational Book
✨ Discover the beauty of the Holy Eucharist and the mission of the Apostles with this special educational icon set. Inspired by Viktor Vasnetsov’s renowned painting The Eucharist (1911), this triptych icon is more than a piece of art—it’s a tool to help families and children connect with the deep meaning of the Orthodox Liturgy. The icon was hand-painted by the Icon-painting workshop of Ekaterina Ilyinskaya in Moscow, Russia, and reprinted with their permission.
✨ Why Was This Created? This educational set was created to address a challenge many Orthodox families face: helping children and teens engage with the Liturgy and understand its meaning. When our family moved to North America, we noticed that many young people struggled to connect during services, especially when language or tradition felt distant. This inspired us to create tools that could help bridge this gap and bring the beauty of Orthodox worship to life for everyone—newcomers, catechumens, and lifelong faithful.
St. Herman of Alaska Icon and Educational Booklet
Discover the story of one of the most revered saints in North American Orthodoxy, St. Herman of Alaska. As an 18th-century Russian missionary, he dedicated his life to bringing the Gospel to the Aleutian people, dedicating his life to their well-being, and defending them from exploitation. His life on Spruce Island, where he lived in peace until 1837, is a testament to his unwavering devotion to the Lord and the people he served.
This educational set is perfect for children and new converts to the Orthodox Faith, helping them to learn about St. Herman and his teachings. It includes a perfect reproduction of the Icon of St. Herman, hand-painted by the Icon-painting workshop of Ekaterina Ilyinskaya in Moscow, Russia and reprinted with their permission. An accompanying educational booklet provides valuable insights into his life, spiritual guidance, and references to further study.
St Matrona of Moscow Icon and Educational Booklet.
Bring the story of Saint Matrona into your home and pass on her legacy to your kids. This set comes with a beautifully hand-crafted replica of the icon of Saint Matrona hand-painted by the renowned Icon-painting workshop of Ekaterina Ilyinskaya in Moscow, Russia. (reprinted with their permission). It is mounted on a Canadian red cedar board and comes with an educational booklet filled with fascinating details about her life, and 30 Preciosa Bohemian crystals. The booklet provides step-by-step instructions on how to decorate the icon with the crystals, making it a hands-on educational experience for children 5 and above.
Icons of the Holy Theotokos and the Lord Jesus Christ + Educational Booklet + Two Candles (Optional)
This is a comprehensive educational set with two icons and an educational book exploring Orthodox Christian views on marriage. The book offers insights from Church Fathers, scriptural teachings, and practical advice for couples. A vital resource for understanding the depth and beauty of Orthodox marriage. Both icons are perfect reproductions from the Icon-painting workshop of Ekaterina Ilyinskaya in Moscow, Russia, reprinted with their permission.
Optional: Orthodox Wedding Beeswax Candle Set (15″ Tall) x 2 pcs.
St Spyridon and Nicodemus, the Prosphora-bakers of the Kiev Caves. Orthodox Christian Handmade Icon. Educational set.
Sts. Spyridon and Nicodemus, the Prosphora-bakers of the Kiev Caves are the Patrons of Prosphora bakers.
Unfortunately, their icon is very rare and hard to find in North America.
This educational set was created to solve this problem – by providing their icon and information about their life.
Do you bake prosphora? Do you have some Orthodox Christian friends who bake prosphora? If you do, this educational set will be a perfect gift! This set comes with an icon mounted on a Canadian red cedar board and an educational booklet.
Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. Orthodox Christian Handmade Icon. Educational set.
Using this educational set you will learn:
Saint Paisios is one of the greatest saints of our time (1924 – 1994) and in many ways very special. He speaks to us through his works in a modern language, in a very simple way, like how a father talks to his small children. His spiritual guidance, his teaching is full of modern-day examples that we can easily understand. When we pray to Saint Paisios and share our problems and ask for guidance, we know that he will be able to understand and help us. This set comes with icon mounted on a Canadian red cedar board and an educational booklet.
Icon Poor Widow’s Offering with 2 hand made replicas of original Widow’s Mites
Introduce your kids to the heartwarming story of the Poor Widow’s Offering with our interactive and educational set! Designed to bring this timeless tale to life, this educational tool is perfect for kids and Orthodox Church Sunday schools.
The set features two beautifully hand-made replicas of the original Widow’s Mites (Leptons) coins, adding an engaging and interactive touch to the lesson. The red Western Cedar board measures 10” x 7” and comes complete with a quote from the Bible (Luke 21:1-4), an overview of the story, an Orthodox Icon “Poor Widow’s Offering,” and comments from our Priest Fr Lawrence Farley. The two transparent coin storage boxes, attached to the canvas, provide a safe and secure place to keep the coins. This educational toy is not only informative, but it is also a beautiful addition to your home or Sunday school.
