<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DOXA & STAVROS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Handmade vessels marked by prayer, craftsmanship, and fire.]]></description><link>https://www.doxaandstavros.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:43:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.doxaandstavros.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Maker's Mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quiet morning of coffee and reading St. Paisios of Mount Athos unexpectedly led to the final maker's mark for DOXA &#38; STAVROS. Inspired by the visual language of Byzantine craftsmanship, the new ΔΣ seal now accompanies every handcrafted vessel as a timeless signature of its origin.]]></description><link>https://www.doxaandstavros.com/post/the-maker-s-mark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a694f7fb324e194e0f3b5e9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:06:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eafe53_1ea1cdc760694ffb812eb0a23987c2f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Reading: Beginning the Life of St. Paisios]]></title><description><![CDATA[As coffee brewed one quiet morning, I began reading St. Paisios of Mount Athos. This reflection explores how keeping Orthodox books within daily reach has transformed an ordinary coffee bar into a gentle reminder to pray, read, and begin each day with Christ.]]></description><link>https://www.doxaandstavros.com/post/morning-reading-beginning-the-life-of-st-paisios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68e172066bdd8b5a7d1d5d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:15:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eafe53_2417f192e44d4caa9f1e0009b26f850d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fresco Collection: Where Clay Becomes a Wall of Prayer in Orthodox Christian Pottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fresco Collection introduces a new body of handcrafted Orthodox stoneware inspired by the weathered beauty of ancient Byzantine frescoes. Through delicate layers of thinned glazes, white engobe, iron wash, and fire, each vessel echoes the timeless surfaces of churches shaped by centuries of prayer.]]></description><link>https://www.doxaandstavros.com/post/the-fresco-collection-where-clay-becomes-a-wall-of-prayer-in-orthodox-christian-pottery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67d3a6d1a59ce0fe29fb80</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:02:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eafe53_671e0ace67494bf7b59f22006c9d4a59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_941,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into the Fire: A Look into Orthodox Christian Handmade Pottery. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before they are revealed, every vessel must first pass through fire. Follow the journey of newly carved Greek and Arabic Orthodox stoneware as prayer, patience, and the kiln transform clay into enduring vessels for everyday remembrance of God.]]></description><link>https://www.doxaandstavros.com/post/into-the-fire-handmade-pottery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63d3cd48a090b99129b697</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:28:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eafe53_75d61efa516247a2832b69fff8c7aca3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Incense: Orthodox Christianity and the Quiet Mercy of God]]></title><description><![CDATA[A journal reflection on Orthodox morning prayer, Psalm 50, the Nicene Creed, and watching the mountain clouds rise like incense before God.

I think this is the beginning of something special for The Journal. Unlike The Library, which teaches the faith, these reflections quietly demonstrate what it looks like to live it. They give readers a glimpse into an Orthodox life shaped by prayer, Scripture, and the beauty of God's creation.]]></description><link>https://www.doxaandstavros.com/post/morning-incense-orthodox-christianity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56e967fc8b1ec397d692d5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:44:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eafe53_d208a453e3734937b8a70a6f970e2e4a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Mountains Begin to Pray - Orthodox Christian Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover one of the most treasured prayers of the Orthodox Church. This study explores the origins, meaning, and enduring practice of the Jesus Prayer, inviting readers into a deeper understanding of continual prayer.]]></description><link>https://www.doxaandstavros.com/post/when-the-mountains-begin-to-pray-orthodox-christian-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a554845af57c5abb39d938b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:37:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eafe53_2044c66622044257947916fd22906377~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olga</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>