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Daily Archives: October 5, 2011
The Icons of the Iconostasis
An earlier post has already discussed the symbolism of the iconostasis, or icon screen, within Orthodox churches. The conclusion there was that iconostasis represents the division of Heaven and Earth, and how the barriers between the two have been broken. … Continue reading →
Posted in Iconography, Icons of Christ, Icons of the Incarnation, The Saints, The Theotokos
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Tagged Angels, Great Feast, Iconostasis, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Mother of God, Old Testament, The Apostles, Theotokos
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A Reader's Guide to Orthodox Icons 