The signification of Christian religious Icons


Christian religious icons were originated in the very early centuries of Christianity. The great schism i.e. the Eastern Church and the western church happened much after that. Earlier the paintings of Christ, Mary, saints and angels were considered icons of Christianity and now the society is now witnessing new Christian icons and they are taken as windows into eternity by young generation. This move is a constructive beginning to annex the gadget freaks youngsters with their great past and human values.


In a recently published book: “Eyes of Fire: How Icons Saved My Life As An Artist” the author has beautifully illustrated the story of becoming a Iconography. He witnessed to the whole world that religion is a powerful medium to sustain balance in life and do meaningful for the society. The unique expressions of development of God’s Presence from the very beginning till today spellbound every reader. Today all; Orthodox, Catholics and protestants are painting new icons. In fact, Christian religious icons are helping visitors to the Church to understand the meaning and significance of the stories contained in the Icons.

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