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Icons were (and still are) important because they have been used continuously in the church for over 2,000 years.
Icons are holy images that declare the presence of the kingdom of God in the church. They are not only 'visual aids' but representations of the living saints who we honour. Honouring the righteous saints of God is confirmed in The Bible. (Prov. 10:7, Rev 5:8, 8:3-4).
Jesus Christ Himself is also referred to in the Bible as "the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15 and 2Corinthians 4:4).
Honouring the holy icons is an essential part of our Faith, as confirmed by the Church Fathers and the Bible. (Seventh Ecumenical Council, 787 AD, Exodus 26:31, Hebrews 9:5).
Icons are honoured/venerated, but they are not worshipped. Only God is worshipped.
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What do you call the sacred pictures of eastern orthodox church?
They are called Holy Icons
How did the use of religious art become the center of controversy in the eastern orthodox church?
Non-Orthodox rulers believed the Orthodox were worshiping the icons and thus sought to destroy them.
Many Eastern Orthodox icons are made of?
mosaics
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 .
What type of religions did Constantinople have?
Christianity was the religion of Constantinople. The formed the Eastern Orthodox Church, attended it regularly, and had icons inside their house.
What to civilizations did artisans produce icons?
eastern orthodox and roman
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 Alfredo Tradigo written?
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'
How do you worship in an Eastern Orthodox Church?
You worship by entering the church, lighting a candle, venerating (honouring) the holy icons by kissing them, then taking part in the services. If you are an Orthodox Christian, you can also take part in Holy Communion and other sacraments. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, while the Virgin Mary and the Saints are venerated, they only worship Jesus Christ as God, since Jesus is part of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Icons and saints are venerated, not worshipped.
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.
How do you worship in an orthodox church?
You worship by entering the church, lighting a candle, venerating (honouring) the holy icons by kissing them, then taking part in the services. If you are an Orthodox Christian, you can also take part in Holy Communion and other sacraments. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, while the Virgin Mary and the Saints are venerated, they only worship Jesus Christ as God, since Jesus is part of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Icons and saints are venerated, not worshipped.
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'
