Tag Archives: Icon

Sealed Under Turkish Mud, a Well-Preserved Byzantine Chapel

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

A fantastic find as reported today in New York Times: DEMRE, Turkey — In the fourth century A.D., a bishop named Nicholas transformed the city of Myra, on the Mediterranean coast of what is now Turkey, into a Christian capital. … Continue reading →

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The Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

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Iconic Icon Supplements: The Symbols of Icons

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Θησαυρος της εκκλησιας  (Treasures of the Church): One of the biggest difficulties Western Christians have in appreciating icons is a lack of understanding.  I have previously discussed some of the theology behind iconography, but in this post I will discuss … Continue reading →

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Icon in Space!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Yes, at the International Space Station: An icon of the Mother of God was prominently displayed on a Russian spacecraft during a recent television broadcast from the International Space Station. The display of a religious image, during a broadcast that … Continue reading →

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Icons Open the Window to Heaven

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

‘Visual Scripture’ reflects the beauty of the faith. The National Catholic Register: Even in Catholic circles, icons suffer from insufficient understanding. These  images are often regarded as a mere style of art from Eastern Orthodox churches.  What they are, however, … Continue reading →

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Just for Nice

Posted on October 15, 2011 by
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Russian Icons on Display Outside Russia for First Time

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

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Jesus: An All Black (New Zealand) Rugby Player

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Fox Sports reports on some more Anglican inanity: If there was ever any doubt that Kiwis give God-like status to their rugby stars, it has been confirmed by a cathedral dean in Wellington displaying a painting of Jesus as an All Black. … Continue reading →

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Blasphemous Philippine ‘Art’

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

AFP reports: Manila — An art exhibit featuring a Jesus Christ poster with a wooden penis glued to His face has sparked protests in the mainly Catholic Philippines. Bishops and lay groups have demanded the state-run Cultural Centre of the Philippines … Continue reading →

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Russian Icons Discovered in Egypt

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Conservators say Sinai’s climate helped preserve art and artefacts. Fantastic! The Art Newspaper reports: Researchers attribute the unique climate of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula as a leading factor in the preservation of a treasure trove of Russian icons and liturgical objects recently … Continue reading →

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