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THE ICON:TRUTH AND FABLES - Chapter 5 - Spiritual vision and the icon - mmekourdukova — ЖЖ Christ Pantocrator, Bible Artwork, Orthodox Christian Icons, Christian Artwork, Russian Icons, Catholic Images, Religious Paintings, Biblical Art, Orthodox Christianity

Spiritual vision is considered, and not without reason, as a fundamental element of this phenomenon that we call the icon. Let us take a closer look at what this vision consists of, so as to avoid confusion and misunderstandings. I would start with a series of quotations from the well-known work of…

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By John Sanidopoulos The main reason Orthodox Iconography is more about imitation than innovation is to prevent heretical concepts from entering the Church, since heresy can just as much be depicted in icons as written in books and proclaimed from the pulpit. One such innovation in Orthodox Iconography that began in America is the depiction of the "Holy Family", showing Christ either in the arms of both St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary, or in the arms of St. Joseph alone. While such depictions…

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Orthodox Icons of Jesus Christ show us different aspects of Jesus Christ. Some show the merciful face of the Father. It is part of Orthodox Tradition to pray in front of the Icon of Jesus Christ. In this collection of icons you will find traditional and quality images of our Lord and Savior. The Monastery has identified some of the more significant Orthodox icons of Christ.

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