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Daily Archives: September 7, 2012
Archangel Michael at Chonae | Icon of a Miracle
The Orthodox Church not only celebrates special events during the Incarnation of Christ (Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension etc.), but also miraculous events that happened after the time described in the New Testament. This demonstrates that the time of miracles has … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Iconography, Special Icons, The Saints
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Tagged Angels, Archangel Michael, Ascetic Saints, Chonae, Colossae, Sinai Icon, St. John, The Apostles
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A Reader's Guide to Orthodox Icons 