They are called Holy Icons
Prosphora holds significant importance in the Eastern Orthodox Church as it is used in the preparation of the Eucharist, symbolizing the body of Christ. The act of making prosphora is a sacred tradition that connects believers to the central sacrament of the faith.
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In the Eastern Orthodox Church, icons are sacred images representing Christ, the Virgin Mary, saints, and biblical events. They serve as a means of spiritual connection and veneration, believed to convey divine presence and grace. Icons are often used in worship and are integral to the church's theology, emphasizing the incarnation of Christ and the communion of believers with the heavenly realm. Their creation follows strict artistic conventions and is considered an act of devotion.
The Jewish Scriptures, the 4 gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the letters of Paul, the pastoral letters, and the book of Revelation. The Catholic Church includes 12 additional books called the apocrypha as sacred scripture. The Eastern Orthodox Church includes these as well as 4 other books. (But is there such a thing as sacred scripture? You can decide.)
The Jewish Scriptures, the 4 gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the letters of Paul, the pastoral letters, and the book of Revelation. The Catholic Church includes 12 additional books called the apocrypha as sacred scripture. The Eastern Orthodox Church includes these as well as 4 other books. (But is there such a thing as sacred scripture? You can decide.)
The Greek Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox Churches are now theologically the same but are separate because of the misunderstanding that happened in 451AD however both now see each others view on the nature of christ as truly ORTHODOX They both have apostolic succesion the Greek Orthodox founded by St.Andrew and the Coptic Orthodox founded by St.Mark.Both have presevered their native traditions and beliefs something that is sacred to all eastern churches
Orthodox communion bread, also known as prosphora, holds great significance in the religious practices of the Orthodox Church. It symbolizes the body of Christ and is used during the Eucharist as a way for believers to partake in the spiritual nourishment and unity with Christ. The preparation and offering of prosphora is a sacred ritual that connects the faithful to the teachings and traditions of the Orthodox Church.
A Russian icon is a religious painting typically of a saint, Christ, or the Virgin Mary, used in the Eastern Orthodox Church for veneration. These icons are considered sacred and are often used in prayer and worship by believers. They are known for their unique style, symbolism, and spiritual significance.
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secular and sacred
There is no sacred sign mentioned in The Bible. If a church has a sacred sign then it is something people have invented.
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