Iconographers study iconography at Seminary, or study under a noted iconographer. Some monks and nuns who write icons, study iconography at the monastery.
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eastern orthodox and roman
They are called Holy Icons
Non-Orthodox rulers believed the Orthodox were worshiping the icons and thus sought to destroy them.
Mainly, wood and paint. Some are also partially to mainly covered in silver or gold.
Christianity was the religion of Constantinople. The formed the Eastern Orthodox Church, attended it regularly, and had icons inside their house.
The excommunication of king Leo 3rd and the fighting over the icons.
Alfredo Tradigo has written: 'Icons and saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church' -- subject(s): Christian saints in art, Dictionaries, Icons, Italian 'Iconos Y Santos De Oriente/ Icons and Saints of the Orient'
The best place to buy Orthodox icons is typically at Orthodox Christian bookstores, online stores specializing in religious items, or directly from Orthodox monasteries or churches. These places often offer a wide selection of authentic and high-quality icons.
Eastern Orthodox is a branch of Christianity.
They are called Eastern Orthodox Christians or just Orthodox Christians.
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.