“Faith is light, but in small measure. Hope is light but not yet perfect. The perfect light is love.”
St Sophrony the Athonite
About
In this illustrated talk, icon painter and manuscript illuminator Dr Christabel Helena Anderson will discuss aspects of her research and approach to discipleship to the great iconographer and theologian St Sophrony the Athonite (1896-1993), and the processes involved in creating the icons inspired by his work, which are on display in the exhibition.
Key information
Who is the lecture for?
All are welcome.
How do I attend?
This event will take place in person at The Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, 8 Garrison Square, London SW1W 8BG
What days/times do I attend?
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 18:30 – 20:00
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Lecture up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date. This lecture requires a minimum number of enrolments to run.
What if I need to cancel or change my booking?
No refunds or cancellations, unless cancelled by the School.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Lecturer Biography
Dr Christabel Helena Anderson is an iconographer, writer, teacher and doctoral research supervisor in Orthodox Christian iconography at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, where she also teaches icon painting on the MA programme. In her artistic practice she creates traditional panel icons in egg tempera and gold leaf, as well as manuscript illumination and miniature painting on vellum. Christabel’s PhD research was on the subject of new icon design within holy Tradition and the iconography and theology of St Sophrony the Athonite. She has an MA (with distinction) in traditional artistic practice, is a specialist in Orthodox iconology, the history and development of Christian iconography and theology, early Christian art in Britain and Ireland, arts and architecture of the Near and Middle East, the history and practice of manuscript illumination, gilding techniques and historic paint making methods. She exhibits regularly and her work, artistic and written, has been featured in many publications.
