Gallery NO. DS - 2026 - 0008
Created July 2026
The Trisagion Vessel
Handcrafted Antiochian Orthodox Vase
Known as the Trisagion, or Thrice-Holy Hymn, this ancient prayer is woven deeply into the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church. Rendered here in Arabic, the inscription bears witness to the ancient and living Arabic-speaking Orthodox Christian tradition of the East.
The hymn unites adoration with supplication: proclaiming the holiness, might, and immortality of God before returning to the enduring prayer of the Church—have mercy on us.
Carved into the stoneware in Arabic script, the prayer becomes inseparable from the vessel itself: sacred words given physical form in clay and preserved through fire.
The Inscription
قُدُّوسٌ اللهُ، قُدُّوسٌ القَوِيُّ، قُدُّوسٌ الَّذِي لا يَمُوتُ، ارْحَمْنَا Holy God. Holy Mighty. Holy Immortal. Have mercy on us.
Surface & Form
The vessel is individually formed by hand with a compact, substantial silhouette that preserves the organic movement of the maker's hand. Its restrained scale and softly irregular form give the piece the character of a small archaeological object or devotional artifact.
The exterior is finished in Alabaster, creating a warm, pale mineral surface against which the inscription becomes the central visual element. Black Magma settles within the inscription, bringing depth and shadow to the sacred text while creating a powerful contrast against the lighter body of the vessel.
The interior is finished in Cold Matte Black, extending the darkness inward and creating a restrained counterpoint to the Alabaster exterior.
Variations in glaze, surface, inscription, and firing remain visible as part of the singular nature of the work.
The Inscription
قُدُّوسٌ اللهُ، قُدُّوسٌ القَوِيُّ، قُدُّوسٌ الَّذِي لا يَمُوتُ، ارْحَمْنَا Holy God. Holy Mighty. Holy Immortal. Have mercy on us.
Details
Collection: Relic Forms Curated Subcollections: The Antiochian Script Collection · The Artist’s Archive Form: Sculptural Orthodox stoneware vessel Material: High-fired stoneware Inscription: The Trisagion Hymn in Arabic Translation: Holy God. Holy Mighty. Holy Immortal. Have mercy on us. Inscription Method: Individually hand-carved into the clay Exterior: Alabaster Inscription Detail: Black Magma Interior: Cold Matte Black Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 in. high × 3 in. wide Approximate Weight: 1–1.5 lb. Firing: High-fired to Cone 6 Origin: Handmade by DOXA & STAVROS Edition: One of one
Accompaniment
Gallery Record: This work is accompanied by a Gallery Record documenting its title, inscription, collection, gallery number, and permanent place within the archive of the DOXA & STAVROS Workshop.
*The document shown is a representative sample. Each Gallery Record is individually prepared for the work it accompanies.
Certificate of Authenticity: This work is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity affirming their originality and archival record within the DOXA & STAVROS Workshop.
*The document shown is a representative sample. Each Certificate of Authenticity is individually prepared for the work it accompanies.
