In this episode we talk to Vivian Imbruglia, a Roman Catholic Iconographer. We discuss how she started writing icons, the process, the rules, colors and symbolism that entails creating these pieces of sacred art and how they relate to and invite us into prayer. Vivian shares with us a bunch of stories behind some of her icons that have ended up St. John Cantius in Chicago as well as the Vatican. She’s a wonderful storyteller so you’ll definitely want to listen to these stories full of faith, prayer and beauty.Chapters0:00 Episode intro2:15 Vivian’s intro3:44 Growing up creative4:28 Divine Providence and Icons6:50 Studying iconography9:10 Writing icons11:09 Imagery and symbols13:30 What’s the process like?20:00 There are rules to be followed23:20 An icon is a prayer24:40 Western vs. Eastern styles27:00 Christ Pantokrator29:35 Eyes, noses, ears and mouths31:30 St. John Cantius and the Purgatory Icon33:26 St. Francis Icon for Pope Francis38:45 Peter Faber Icon39:48 Blessed Solanus Casey Icon41:57 Hiding AMDG in every icon44:32 Where can people find Vivian?46:04 OutroLinkshttps://www.sacredimageicons.com/