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Why does John the Baptist have wings in Orthodox icons?
August 29th is the day that commemorates the Beheading of John the Baptist. Why is this Saint, almost uniquely, shown in many icons with wings?
Posted in Iconography, The Saints
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Tagged Angels, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Stylism
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The Holy Spirit as a dove in iconography
A previous post on the Throne of Preparation showed the widespread (in time and location) practice of depicting the Holy Spirit as a dove. The Holy Spirit did descend “as a dove” at the Baptism of Christ, and so naturally … Continue reading →
Posted in Apologia, History, Iconography
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Tagged Dove, Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, mandorla, Stylism
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Why do the Saints never smile in icons?
There are over 400 occurrences of the word “joy” in the Bible, most of them referring to what awaits those who become close to God. So why do icons – portraits of people who have been received by Christ into … Continue reading →
Posted in Iconography, The Saints
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Tagged Ascetic Saints, Dispassion, Iconography, Rublev, Stylism, Veneration
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An Icon of an Icon of Repentance | The Prodigal Son
The third Sunday before the start of Great Lent is dedicated to the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This parable is celebrated in the pre-fasting period because it is considered in Orthodoxy as a perfect reflection, or icon, of the … Continue reading →
Posted in Didactic Icons, Iconography, Icons of Christ
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Tagged Greek Icons, Jesus Christ, Lenten Icon, Prodigal Son, Stylism
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Tree of the Virgin | Russia’s Best Loved Icons of Mary
The day after a major feast is often dedicated to a person who plays a central role in the preceding day’s narrative. For example, the day after the Theophany, Christ’s baptism, is dedicated to John the Baptist; whilst the day … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Icons of Christ, Icons of the Incarnation, The Theotokos
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Tagged Hodigitria, Holy Trinity, Mother of God, Nativity, Pochaev, Russian Icon, Stylism, Theotokos
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Touch Me Not | From West to East
The Icon “Touch Me Not” (in Greek: Μη μου άπτου, Mi mou áptou), shows the appearance of the Resurrected Christ to Mary Magdalene as described in the Gospel of John: “Jesus said unto her, Touch me not; for I am … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Iconography, Icons of the Incarnation, Resurrection Icons
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Tagged Greek Icons, Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, Mi mou áptou, Noli me tangere, Resurrection, Stylism
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The 100% Non-Definitive Guide to Colour in Icons
Vincent van Gogh said of the Mediterranean: “[It] has the colour of mackerel, changeable I mean. You don’t always know if it is green or violet, you can’t even say it’s blue, because the next moment the changing reflection has … Continue reading →
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Tagged Colour, Iconography, Jesus Christ, Stylism, Theotokos, Veneration
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