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The veneration of icons is rooted in the belief that the spiritual presence of the depicted figures, such as Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints, is made manifest through their icons; these channels of divine grace and presence enable believers to commune with the holy figures they depict.
The council anathemized all who hold to iconoclasm, i.e. those who held that veneration of images constitutes idolatry. Then the ban was enforced again by Leo V in 815. Finally, icon veneration was decisively restored by Empress Regent Theodora in 843 at the Council of Constantinople.
27 wrz 2024 · Veneration of icons in Eastern Orthodoxy is expressed through specific physical gestures that convey honor and reverence. One of the most common forms of veneration is kissing the icon, usually on the hands or feet of the figure depicted.
8 gru 2017 · The veneration of icons split the Church in the 8th and 9th century CE as two opposing camps developed - those for and those against their use in Christian worship - a situation which led to many icons being destroyed and the persecution of those who venerated them.
In Byzantine theology, the contemplation of icons allowed the viewer direct communication with the sacred figure(s) represented, and through icons an individual’s prayers were addressed directly to the petitioned saint or holy figure. Miraculous healings and good fortune were among the requests.
25 mar 2024 · Icon veneration has deep historical roots in Orthodox Christianity, dating back to the early centuries of the church. Christianity inherited a rich tradition of image use from Jewish practices, where symbols like the menorah and the Ark of the Covenant played significant roles.
8 mar 2024 · Veneration of the imperial image: practice and meaning. Byzantine law codes of the fifth, sixth, and ninth century clarify how imperial portraits had to be treated and in doing so attest to their diffusion and unique value in Byzantine society.
