The Theology of the Icon: Image and Likeness
Father Deacon Ananias’s paper delivered at the 2024 Orthodox MontaNIKA conference at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in Butte, MT.
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You may not, not kiss the Icon
Many people are already familiar with the theological teaching behind the use of icons as proclaimed especially in the writings of Ss. John of Damascus and Theodore the Studite. A little while ago, I began seeking to find
Fr. Zechariah Lynch
Holy Images
The Old Testament God was revealed to us by Christ Jesus. Prior to the incarnation of the Logos, God’s people were forbidden to make any image of Him, for no one had seen His face. Yet when Christ
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Icons
Upon entering an Orthodox Christian church one is immediately taken by the icons and frescoes that adorn the walls. These are not displays of Christian art but reminders that when we enter into our temples for worship, we
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Speak and We Obey!
In times past, humanity was mindful of God. Sovereignty belongs to Him alone. Western civilization of olde was indisputably Christian. Inevitably it — civilization — was imperfect, there are no perfect institutions on earth. But it was governed
Fr. Zechariah Lynch
Icons And The Redwoods
The very first time I entered an Orthodox church, I felt drawn to Her. There was a tangible, inner tug, and an overwhelming sense of peace, holiness, and awe, emanating from the very walls of the temple. The
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The Temple
Whenever we have non-Orthodox visitors, I am touched by the look on their faces as they gaze for the first time at the sublime, otherworldly, beauty of the interior of our little temple. They are often speechless, just
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Loving Others into the Kingdom
I wanted to share with all of you an experience that I had that actually changed me forever. It was back in 1989 when I was on the Holy Mountain of Athos.
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Becoming Whole
Unlike angels, who are entirely spiritual beings, God has made each of us as creatures dwelling in a material world. To be whole, we must worship God both in body and soul. This teaching is central to our
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