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Issues with Iconography
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If people pray directly to the image instead of God. Do they do that?
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I don't.
I think there was an Ecumenical Council (one of the 7) that dealt with this and essentially said it's okay. I don't remember the details (perhaps you know them, George).
I look at this as an ancient EASTERN devotional aide. And a beautiful art form. Roman Catholics have their Rosary, which I also consider simply a devotional aide. My conclusion about such things is that if it is an aide then that's good. It may not be a part of MY custom but that doesn't make them wrong
Blessings on your Lenten observation...
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I don't have one, so long as they are used as aides in devotion. I have a couple of icons I bought in Greece and Spain that I really like, Jesus and St. Mark.
I use a Rosary on occasion as well, I don't mind crucifixes either. But then, I think you will find more acceptance of these among Lutherans and Anglicans than one might among Protestants in general.
I use a Rosary on occasion as well, I don't mind crucifixes either. But then, I think you will find more acceptance of these among Lutherans and Anglicans than one might among Protestants in general.
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Blue wraps
With 5 double knots of white
to hold a number of weeks
Blessings Always