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Well icons are material objects which humans can see and touch with our very bodies, there is no doubt that pictures of saints don't exsist. It would be near impossible to live your whole life as a Catholic without seeing any pictures of saints or the Trinity.
But we don't worship icons, we worship God alone. We believe that God is composed of God the Father, the one who created the universe, God the Son, Jesus who died for us, and God the Holy Spirit. We believe these three persons make up God.
Icons are only for reminding us of the holy saints and prophets which have done the will of God throughout the ages. They are role models to us and ask of their intercession (For them to pray for us to God).
If you want to learn proof that God in composed of three divine persons, send me a message!
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∙ 11y agoFirst of all, there is no such thing as "Roman Catholic". It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. Secondly Ukrainian Catholics are Catholics every bit as much as Latin Rite Catholics, unless you are speaking of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Thirdly, Icons are a personal thing, any Catholic may have any kind of Icon or none. Some countries, like the Ukraine, have their more popular Icons, but a Catholic in the United States or England might have the same one.
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∙ 12y agoIcons have never been permitted in Catholic houses of worship. Icons are not to be worshipped. Only God is worshipped, this has been a Commandment thousands of years before the Church was established.
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∙ 13y agonope but the orthodox do
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Why does the Greek Orthodox Church use icons but the Roman Catholic Church does not?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Greek Church outlawed the use of statues and uses icons as being less "life-like". The Roman Church does use icons, just not as exclusively as the Greek Church does.
Why were icons such an important issue in the split between the eastern orthodox and western roman catholic churches?
They were not. Both the Orthodox and Roman Catholics accept the decision of the Seventh Ecumenical Council which declared that the veneration of icons is essential in the Christian Church. The split (or schism) was due to other causes, such as Papal claims of supremacy, and the change to the Creed.
Does the Roman Catholic Church have 3-dimensional statues and 2-dimensional statues?
Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the Catholic Church. . Statues are always 3-D by nature. Maybe you are referring to images and icons. Yes, we do have these.
What is the difference in religious art can be seen between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Roman Catholic Church is normally known for using fresco's and Statues in their churches. Whereas The Eastern Orthodox Church uses mosaics and icons, with a small percentage of the time they will also use fresco's .
Where are religious icons used?
Religious Icons are used everywhere to those who have different Religions. I'm a Catholic so we have icons such as the cross and tabernacle in our Church. They could be anywhere really just depending on your religious beliefs.
What is the name of the statue in a Catholic church?
There are often many statutes in Catholic churches and there don't need to be any. They don't have a particular name. For example, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sometimes 2-dimensional representations of saints are present. These are called icons. These are more common in Eastern Catholic and Orthodox churches than Roman Catholic churches but you sometimes find icons in Roman churches too.
What event led to the break between the roman catholics and the eastern Orthodox church?
The excommunication of king Leo 3rd and the fighting over the icons.
What has the author Emmanuel Fritsch written?
Emmanuel Fritsch has written: 'Parole pour les yeux' -- subject- s -: Byzantine rite, Catholic Church, Church year, Cult, Doctrines, Icons, Orthodox Eastern Church 'The liturgical year of the Ethiopian Church'
What is Eastern Orthodox Catholic?
You have your wording incorrect. There is Eastern Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic. Both are different Churches. Eastern Orthodox: The Eastern Orthodox Church was once one Church along with the Roman Catholic Church until the Great Schism in 1054. After 1054, they have been two separate Churches. The difference easiest to recognize is their view of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). The Roman Catholic Church believes that the Bishop of Rome has the final say in defining doctrine whereas the Eastern Orthodox Church believes Church doctrine can only change when it has been decided in an Ecumenical Council such as the seven that were held before the churches split. Eastern Catholic: The Eastern Catholic Churches are former Eastern Orthodox Churches that have enter back into communion with the Holy See. They still practice using Eastern Rites, however. (Ex. Married men can be ordained Priests, the Nicene Creed is read without the Filioque clause, etc.) Hope I answered your question. ~God Bless
When did roman Catholics and greek Catholics separate?
After Christ's resurection, there was only one church (keep in mind this is still the Roman Empire), but Christianity was illegal under Roman Law. So they were secret. As Rome weekend around 300AD, the church grew in strength and the persecutions against christians stopped.In 325 AD the Emporer Constantine allowed toleration of Christianity, but there were still quarrels amongst the several groups, such as when was the birth of Jesus, When is Easter?, Are Icons idolatory? what language etc..So Constantine gathered a representivie from each church, such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, Antioch, Judea, and Gaul (France) and ordered them to iron out their differences. This unity is known as the Council of Nicaea, and the final church became known as the HOLY ORTHODOX CATHOLIC CHURCH.Under the rules, Easter was set, as was the birth of Christ, and icons could be allowed, each church could retain local traditions.In 1054AD the Great Schism occurred, The Eastern Churches remained under the Ecumenical Councils and West became Catholic. After the fall of Rome, the Eastern Churches picked up the remains of the Roman Empire, and called themselves New Rome (the Byzantine Empire), as the Catholic churches fought for power, the French, English, Italian States and Spanish States were formed.Today there cannot be another Ecumenical Council (Council of Nicaea was the first) because it requires that an Emperor be present to convene it.
What are disagreements over saints icons and relics between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches?
The dispute revolved around whats become known as iconclasm. It's been resolved, at least on the Western Church's side, for centuries. Initially, it wasn't so much about each others particular art, as it was in which of the 'pagan' art should be left un-smashed and unburned. The difference in attitude was regarding interpretation of the 3rd commandment, having no other gods, nor making graven images. The Eastern Church preferred, then, to make their own religious images in 2 dimensions, where the Western Church allowed statues. It was within an era of heated theological arguments and regrettable Christian disunity. The presence of icons are well accepted, now, in Roman Catholic Churches, though their veneration is not part of that Church's tradition. Eastern Catholic Churches do retain those traditions of their Orthodox brethren. See Answers.com: Iconclasm Byzatine Answers.com: Eastern Catholic Churches
What are Russian church icons called?
[i'kona]
