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Subscribing to the Saintly Folk newsletter is an easy way to support the work of Emanuel Burke, also known as Alypius Loft. He is a folk iconographer and illustrator concerned with the relevance of saintly folk in daily life.

Founding Members receive a small, hand painted icon of the Holy Face of Christ. It’s only $100 per year. Emanuel writes longer articles once or twice per month and will be able to increase the frequency with more subscriptions. If you like the art and the writing you find on Saintly Folk, you’re invited to become a Founding Member today.

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The Saintly Folk publication provides readers with a look behind the curtain of Emanuel’s art and iconography, with an emphasis on the relevance of the saints and Orthodox spirituality to our modern lives.

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Appalachian iconographer, Emanuel Burke, is crafting ancient beauty for the modern world. He writes about his approach to iconography and the meaning of icons.