Tag Archives: Good Friday

The Epitaphios | Burial of Christ Icon

Posted on May 3, 2013 by iconreader

The Epitaphios (Gr. Επιτάφιος) is a large icon, usually embroidered, that depicts the burial of Christ. The name, epitaphios, literally means “winding-sheet”, and is used in services of Holy (Good) Friday and Holy Saturday to re-present the burial and funeral … Continue reading →

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The Crucifixion | Giving Meaning to the Cross

Posted on March 4, 2011 by iconreader

For the Jews request a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified — to the Jews a stumbling-block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks — Christ, … Continue reading →

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