Icons - Page 1 - Ancient Faith Store
WEBYour premier source for icons capturing the spirit of American Orthodoxy while steadfastly upholding the rich traditions of Orthodox Christian iconography.
The Biblical Basis For Icons – Orthodox-Reformed Bridge
WEBJul 12, 2011 · Orthodoxy takes seriously the fact that in the Incarnation the Word of God took on a human face with eyes, ears, nose, chin, and lips by depicting these physical features in the icons of Christ. For the Orthodox the Bible is the verbal icon of Christ and the images are visual icons of Christ.
Christ's Descent into Hades - icon explanation - Orthodox Road
WEBNov 8, 2022 · Christ’s Descent into Hades – icon explanation. This is one of my favorite Eastern Orthodox icons. It is referred to as Christ’s Descent into Hades, Anastasis or Resurrection Icon. It is the primary icon of Pascha (Easter).
Icons Are Not Idols | Orthodox Christian Fellowship - OCF
WEBIcons are no ordinary paintings. They are full of symbolic meaning to convey the theological truths of the True Faith. From the colors to the stances of the people, to the scenery and lighting, icons teach us who God is, and who we are in relation to Him.
Iconography - OrthodoxWiki
WEBSep 3, 2023 · Orthodox Tradition tells us, for example, of the existence of an icon of the Christ during his lifetime, the Icon-Not-Made-With-Hands, and of the icons of the Theotokos immediately after him written by the All-laudable Apostle and Evangelist Luke.
Exploring Icon Veneration in Orthodox Christianity
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Icon veneration has deep historical roots in Orthodox Christianity, dating back to the early centuries of the church. Christianity inherited a rich tradition of image use from Jewish practices, where symbols like the menorah and the Ark of the Covenant played significant roles.
Why Do Orthodox Christians Use Icons? - Greek Boston
WEBOrthodox Christians view icons as visual representations of the people and stories of the Bible. Webster’s Dictionary defines this type of icon as, “a conventional religious image typically painted on a small wooden panel and used in the devotions of Eastern Christians”.
The Meaning of Icons | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
WEBIcons can represent our Lord Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the Saints. They can also represent the Holy Trinity, Angels, the Heavenly hosts, and even events. Orthodox icons, unlike Western pictures, change the perspective and form of the image so that it …
The Cambridge Companion to Orthodox Christian Theology
WEBWHAT IS AN ICON? The Greek word eikon simply means 'image', but the word has come in Orthodox tradition to mean much more than simply a pictorial representation of a religious subject. Every icon, whether it depicts Christ, the Word and Son of God, Mary the Mother of God, a saint, or a biblical scene or feast, represents a confession of faith ...
What Do Icons Mean? - Orthodox Road
WEBMar 22, 2016 · The iconography of our Orthodox Church, with all of its symbolism and spiritual meaning, is central to the Church’s teaching. People are greatly influenced by what they contemplate, and so the Church, in its love for its faithful, has given us iconography in order to help us contemplate God. They are also teaching tools.