Image and Prototype The Theology and Pastoral Reality of Icon Veneration, with the Biblical Evidence in Full
Image and Prototype The Theology and Pastoral Reality of Icon Veneration, with the Biblical Evidence in Full Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck Introduction In 2026, Craig Truglia and Dr. James White debated the resolution that icon veneration, as defined by the Second Council of Nicaea (787), is apostolic. Both men argued with courtesy and skill, and both […]
Icons and Idols: A Defense of the Orthodox Theology of Icons (Biblical and Apostolic Foundations)
Introduction The veneration of holy icons stands as a cornerstone of Orthodox Christian worship, embodying a profound theological reality rooted in Scripture and the apostolic tradition. Far from being a late innovation or a concession to paganism, as iconoclasts have claimed, the use of icons reflects the biblical understanding of creation, incarnation, and the economy […]