George is an accomplished master Iconographer from Bulgaria. A graduate of the National Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, he has been creating Icons for over 20 years. After relocating his family to Cyprus in the early 90's and receiving the blessing from the Archbishop of the Republic of Cyprus His Eminence CHRYSOSTOM, he painted the interior of All Saints Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He has also done work for several Orthodox churches in the United States as well as private collectors. He prepares his iconography in the traditional, Byzantine style and works under the influence of the magnificent mosaics of Ravenna and Istanbul, the icons in Bethlehem, and the murals and icons of the 16th century Monastery of Stavronikita on Mount Athos.