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Seven Functions of Icons: Number Seven
Introduction:
Today, December 5, we celebrate St. John of Damascus, who was a key figure in the restoration of Holy Icons as a confirmation of the centrality of Christ's Incarnation in Orthodox theology and a necessary aspect of worship. St. John lists 7 Functions of Iconography as useful to our worship. This post is the last in a series on these functions we hope will be educational and inspirational, and lead you further towards our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Function 7 according to St Jo
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Mar 14th 2024
Seven Functions of Icons: Number Five
The Theotokos, the pattern of every virtue. Icon from St Paul's Cathedral, London.Introduction:
Sunday, October 15 commemorated the Seventh Ecumenical Council at which icons were restored to the Church as a confirmation of the centrality of Christ's Incarnation in Orthodox theology and a necessary aspect of worship. St John of Damascus was a key figure in this restoration and in his Defense of Icons, he lists 7 functions of Iconography. This post is part of a series on these functions we hope
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Mar 14th 2024
Seven Functions of Icons: Number Six
Introduction: Sunday, October 15 commemorated the Seventh Ecumenical Council at which icons were restored to the Church as a confirmation of the centrality of Christ's Incarnation in Orthodox theology and a necessary aspect of worship. St John of Damascus was a key figure in this restoration and in his Defense of Icons, he lists 7 functions of Iconography. This post is part of a series on these functions we hope will be educational and inspirational, and lead you further towards our Lord and S
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Mar 14th 2024
Seven Functions of Icons: Number Four
Introduction: Sunday, October 15 commemorated the Seventh Ecumenical Council at which icons were restored to the Church as a confirmation of the centrality of Christ's Incarnation in Orthodox theology and a necessary aspect of worship. St John of Damascus was a key figure in this restoration and in his Defense of Icons, he lists 7 functions of Iconography. This post is part of a series on these functions we hope will be educational and inspirational, and lead you further towards our Lord and S
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Mar 14th 2024
2023 Christmas Shipping Guide
Update 12/20: At this point in the season, we can no longer guarantee Christmas delivery of orders placed after 12/19. Ready-to-ship items† may still be deliverable by Christmas to locations in the U.S. Midwest/Great Lakes, but it is not guaranteed. Gift Certificates are available for Email delivery right up until Christmas Day!
Each of our icons is hand-crafted just for you, and we are busy during the Christmas season. If you have an important deadline, consider ordering earlier rat
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Mar 14th 2024
Seven Functions of Icons: Number Three
Introduction:
Sunday, October 15 commemorated the Seventh Ecumenical Council at which icons were restored to the Church as a confirmation of the centrality of Christ's Incarnation in Orthodox theology and a necessary aspect of worship. St John of Damascus was a key figure in this restoration and in his Defense of Icons, he lists 7 functions of Iconography. This post is part of a series on these functions we hope will be educational and inspirational, and lead you further towards our Lord and
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Mar 14th 2024
Seven Functions of Holy Icons: Number One
Sunday, October 15 Commemorates the Seventh Ecumenical Council at which icons were restored to the Church as a confirmation of the centrality of Christ's Incarnation in Orthodox theology and a necessary aspect of worship. Saint John of Damascus was a key figure in this restoration and in his defense of icons, Apologetic Treatises against those Decrying the Holy Images, he lists seven functions of iconography. Saint John is commemorated On December 4, and so over the next couple months we will
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Mar 14th 2024
Seven Functions of Holy Icons: Number Two
The iconography in the nave of Saint George Orthodox Cathedral in Wichita, Kansas provides many opportunities for education and contemplation.Sunday, October 15 commemorated the Seventh Ecumenical Council at which icons were restored to the Church as a confirmation of the centrality of Christ's Incarnation in Orthodox theology and a necessary aspect of worship. St John of Damascus was a key figure in this restoration and in his Defense of Icons, he lists 7 functions of Iconography. This post i
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Mar 14th 2024
Welcome to the new Legacy Icons
In browsing our new site, we hope that you will find it better organized, better designed, with improved features.New & Updated FeaturesVisual Improvements
The site will be reorganized, with updated images and graphics throughout the site. It will be easier to navigate and find the products you are looking for. And with over half our customers using mobile devices, we have worked to significantly improve the mobile user experience.Filter and Search
A prominent search bar will be on
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Mar 14th 2024
The Orthodox Advent Wreath
The Byzantine Rite of the Orthodox Church has no liturgical season
exactly corresponding to Advent in the West. That does not mean there is
no preparation for Christ’s Nativity. In the Orthodox Church, the
Nativity Fast begins on November 15, forty days before December 25.
While there is no weekly “theme” on Pre-Nativity Sundays, the Advent
season is marked by the penitential singing of “Alleluia” at Matins and
other features. As we get closer to the Feast, more and more
Na
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Mar 14th 2024