The Seventh Ecumenical Council and the veneration of icons in orthodoxy
In the Orthodox Christian tradition, icons are not regarded as works of art; they are rather a visual gospel and windows into the spiritual realm. They are intended to assist believers to be more contemplative and prayerful. They guide believers into a life of prayer. There are, however, those who c...
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2014
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Acta theologica
Year: 2014, Volume: 34, Issue: 2, Pages: 77-93 |
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