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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
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
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Mar 14th 2024
Why We Celebrate Saint Gregory Palamas
Saint Gregory Palamas lived in the 14th century. Born in Asia Minor,
he was raised in the imperial court of Constantinople and later left to
enter the monastic life on Mount Athos. He subjected himself to extreme
asceticism so severe that he was forced to travel to Thessalonica for
medical treatment.In 1341, Saint Gregory was present at a council
that was convened against Barlaam of Calabria. Saint Gregory had
previously held discussions with Barlaam about the Orthodox theology of
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Mar 14th 2024
What Are the Great Feasts?
Sometimes we receive the question: What are the Feasts, anyway?
Those coming from a tradition that does not celebrate Church Feasts may
even think we go to church and eat a big meal together. Do be
sure—sometimes we do! But that's not what it means.
Oxford Dictionary's first definition of
feast is "a large meal." But the second definition is "an annual religious celebration." This comes from the Latin festus, "joyous." It is a joyous day of celebration for the Church.
In the Ortho
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Mar 14th 2024