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Michael has painted dozens of icons for private individuals and was exhibited at the 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008 biannual Icon Festivals held by the Brotherhood of Orthodox Clergy of Greater Pittsburgh. He also exhibited at the 2003 and 2004 Orthodox Cultural Event held by the Inter-Orthodox Council of Greater Cleveland. He had an essay on the meaning of icons published in “Word” magazine in December 2000, another essay on “Why Orthodox Churches are full of icons” in January 2006 and has recently completed a third essay addressing the idea that icons are “Dynamic Letters of Love Between God and Man.” His icons have appeared in “WORD” magazine and on it’s cover, as well as in a textbook and most recently on the cover of a book on patristics. He has taught a class on the meaning of iconography at a local college and given many presentations on iconography to church groups of all ages. Michael enjoys the ability to speak to groups about iconography and to share his understanding and enthusiasm for this sacred art form with other people. In addition to iconography Michael also enjoys woodturning, gardening and raising his dogs. Michael is a member of St. Sava Orthodox Parish, McKeesport, Pa.