The 2023 Orthodox Children’s Calendar: “Windows to Heaven: decoding the hidden language of icons” is an exploration into holy icons— the practice of iconography, the meaning behind various elements of the icons, and more! Most months focus on one icon and offer a more detailed explanation of colors, hand gestures, background symbolism, etc. We hope that children and adults alike will finish the year with a deeper appreciation of the wisdom offered to us by holy icons, as well as some new recipes and activities in their wheelhouse!

Every calendar includes:

• An extra 2 pages for each month with a recipe and activity to inspire further learning about the icon and/or liturgical season. (52 page calendar!)

• Quotes from modern iconographers to inspire budding artists.

• Church feasts, American holidays, and highlighted fasting seasons.

• Select saints days are featured with a small drawing of that saint, to help little ones put a “face to the name.”

• Original art throughout, including watercolor paintings of 11 different icons.

• Optional sticker sheet including stickers for name days, baptisms, weddings, birthdays, confession, unction, eucharist, and so much more! Kids love these! PLEASE NOTE: Calendars with stickers are sold out! Calendars without stickers are still available, and individual sticker sheets can be purchased in a separate listing.

• Available with “new calendar”/Gregorian dates or “old calendar”/Julian dates. Not sure which one you need? If you celebrate Christmas/the Nativity on December 25, then choose “new calendar.”

If you’d like to place an order for a church or bookstore, please e-mail hello@drawneardesigns.com and we’ll be happy to assist you with a wholesale discount.