Archangels Orthodox Icons

Choose a hand-painted Orthodox icon of an Archangel from the Mstyora Icons workshop. This category includes icons of Archangel Michael, Archangel Gabriel, and other archangels for home prayer corners, churches, chapels, gifts, and custom commissions.

Each icon is painted by hand on a prepared wooden board using traditional materials: levkas/gesso, egg tempera, natural pigments, gold leaf, and filigree or chased decoration when requested. You can choose a finished icon from the catalog or order a custom icon of a specific archangel.

Features of our Archangel icons

Orthodox iconographic tradition: Archangels are painted according to established church iconography, with proper attributes, inscriptions, vestments, and composition.
Archangel Michael and Gabriel: the catalog includes images of Archangel Michael and Archangel Gabriel, the most widely known archangels in Orthodox tradition.
Traditional materials: prepared wooden boards, levkas/gesso, egg tempera, natural pigments, gold leaf, and durable decorative details.
Custom painting: we can paint Archangel Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jegudiel, or another archangel image by request.

How to choose an Orthodox Archangel icon
Archangel Michael is often chosen as an image of spiritual protection and courage, while Archangel Gabriel is connected with the Annunciation and the message of divine joy. Other archangel icons may be suitable for a church, chapel, iconostasis, family prayer corner, or personal commission.
If you want to understand the difference between Archangel Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and a Guardian Angel icon, read our detailed guide.
Read the full guide: Archangel Orthodox Icons – Meaning, Michael, Gabriel, and How to Choose

Frequently asked questions about Archangel icons

Which Archangel icons can I order?
The most common orders are for Archangel Michael and Archangel Gabriel. We can also paint icons of Archangel Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jegudiel, and other traditional archangel images by request.

How long does it take to paint an Archangel icon?
The timing depends on size, composition, gilding, filigree, and the complexity of the image. A custom Archangel icon often takes several weeks. If you need an icon sooner, finished icons from the catalog may be available.

What is the difference between an Archangel and a Guardian Angel?
Archangels are named angelic servants and leaders known in Orthodox tradition, such as Michael and Gabriel. A Guardian Angel is a personal angelic protector. If you need that image, see Guardian Angel Orthodox icons.