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The End of Summer and the Dormition Fast
In addition to bringing you the highest quality icons, Legacy Icons
is committed to fostering a culture that has its saints in flesh and
blood, not just wood and paint. To help make this a reality, our new
blog will post articles covering spirituality, the liturgical calendar,
art history, patristic wisdom, and other food for thought. In this
article, Sam Granger (our "web-deacon") analyzes the icon of the
Dormition and how its fast can help us appreciate the season as we beg
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Apr 12th 2024
Is the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Scriptural?
The Dormition or falling-asleep of the Virgin Mary and her
translation to heaven are not recorded in the pages of the New
Testament. This is a stumbling block to some while they overlook the
fact that the New Testament likewise does not record the circumstances
of the deaths of any of the apostles except James the brother of John.
However, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is revealed by the Holy
Spirit in the types and shadows of the Old Testament. Mary's role as
Theotoko
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Apr 12th 2024