Tag Archives: Iconoclast

Martyr Stephen the New of Mt Auxentios | Confessor of Icons

Posted on November 28, 2017 by iconreader

On Nov 28, the memory of the Holy Confessor and Martyr Stephen “the New” of Mount Auxentios. Born after numerous prayers for a child from his pious parents, John and Anna, St Stephen was born in Constantinople in 715 and … Continue reading →

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Ten Miracle-Working Icons of Saint Nicholas

Posted on December 20, 2012 by iconreader

“There is no icon like Nicholas.” -Russian proverb Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (feastday: Dec 6/19) is one of the most beloved Saints of the Church. He is loved by so many because God has revealed St. Nicholas to be an … Continue reading →

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Are the Saints who destroyed idols Iconoclasts?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by iconreader

In the 8th-century A.D., the veneration of images of Christ and His Saints was restored by the Byzantine Emperor, after being previously outlawed. This Triumph of Orthodoxy not only defended the veneration of icons as “permissible”, but actively confessed the … Continue reading →

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Saints who destroyed religious images

Posted on August 19, 2012 by iconreader

Previous posts called What Makes an Icon Holy? and How not to be an accidental Iconoclast have, hopefully, explained why Icons are given such an exalted place within Orthodoxy. In short, icons are holy when they represent holy things: Christ … Continue reading →

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Miracle of the Bleeding Image of Theodore Stratelates

Posted on June 7, 2012 by iconreader

The Holy Great-Martyr Theodore Stratelates (“the General”) is remembered on February 8th, the day of his martyrdom in 319 A.D. The transfer of the St Theodore’s relics is remembered on June 8. On this day is also remembered a miracle … Continue reading →

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How not to be an accidental Iconoclast

Posted on June 1, 2012 by iconreader

Following on from the post What makes an Icon Holy?, it is clear an image is holy when it truly depicts someone who is holy, rather than through any magical way it was produced. It also means that a completed … Continue reading →

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Lazarus of Constantinople | The First Iconographer Saint

Posted on November 17, 2011 by iconreader

On November 17th, the life of St Lazarus of Constantinople is commemorated. Born c. 810 in Armenia, he is also known as Lazarus Zographos (Ζωγράφος), or the Painter. St Lazarus, therefore, is the earliest Saint to be glorified specifically as … Continue reading →

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The Lamb of God in Orthodoxy | A History in Icons

Posted on October 17, 2011 by iconreader

“ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!” (Rev. 5:11) The Lamb of God is the ancient name given to Jesus Christ, and recorded in … Continue reading →

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Zhirovits Stone Icon of the Mother of God

Posted on May 19, 2011 by iconreader
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From Vespers on the Sunday of Orthodoxy

Posted on March 13, 2011 by iconreader

“Inspired by your Spirit, Lord, the prophets foretold your birth as a child incarnate of the Virgin. Nothing can contain or hold you; before the morning star you shone forth eternally from the spiritual womb of the Father. Yet you … Continue reading →

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