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An Icon may be an image of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saints, or a representation of events from the Scriptures. It is not merely a picture or a drawing but a spiritual and dogmatic expression. Thus, an Icon is written and not painted. The Icons in the Church or at home signify the spiritual presence of Christ, the Saints and events of their lives.
An Icon is a faithful representation of the Holy Scripture or a biography of a Saint; nothing may be added by the way of intervention. The inner life of the Church must be expressed as a doorway or windows so that Heaven on Earth is realized. Icons are always serene and peaceful.
A corner of a wall, preferably to the east, should be designated in the home for Icons. The family should gather to pray in the presence of the Icon of the ever-praying Saints. Additional Icons can be placed in different areas around the house to enhance the meaning of the "Church in the house" and the existence of God in the heart.
 betrayal of judas 29.22 Kb |
 christ before pontius pilate 31.54 Kb |
 christ crucified 35.08 Kb |
 christ enthroned 38.07 Kb |
 christ in egypt 37.59 Kb |
 christ teaches in the temple 46.77 Kb |
 christ the pantocrator 37.80 Kb |
 christ the teacher 28.85 Kb |
 christ with the samaritan woman 38.54 Kb |
 crossing of the redsea 52.06 Kb |
 entry into jerusalem 49.85 Kb |
 entry of christ into egypt 51.41 Kb |
 feeding the multitude 65.57 Kb |
 flight into egypt 43.83 Kb |
 jacobs ladder 43.01 Kb |
 our lord in gethsemane 22.46 Kb |
 presentation of christ in the temple 41.31 Kb |
 resurrection 44.23 Kb |
 scourging of our lord 26.26 Kb |
 st. anthony icon 41.74 Kb |
 the annunciation 38.58 Kb |
 the burning bush 40.96 Kb |
 the crucifixion 29.65 Kb |
 the crucifixion 37.20 Kb |
 the divine majesty 30.93 Kb |
 the divine majesty 30.33 Kb |
 the holy theotokos 35.91 Kb |
 the holy virgin mary 37.44 Kb |
 the inflections of the cross 23.37 Kb |
 the last supper 74.64 Kb |
 the nativity icon 53.91 Kb |
 the theotokos. 35.42 Kb |
 the wedding at cana 51.94 Kb |
Written by Dr. Isaac Fanous
the founder of the School of Iconography in Cairo, Egypt.
