Introduction to Icons

The Early Church used images a LOT! This is an introduction into the extensive and ancient traditions of art, beauty, and iconography in the Christian world.
DO NOT STOP HERE, there is much to discover!!! Keep reading:

The contemporary iconographers, whose work is featured in the sequence from 9:02 in order:

To learn more about Orthodoxy, history, iconography, theology of beauty and so much else: visit an Orthodox Church. Go to a Sunday liturgy, and speak with the priest afterwards.

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[NavelOrangeGazer]

"I do not worship matter, I worship the God of matter, who became matter for my sake, and deigned to inhabit matter, who worked out my salvation through matter. I will not cease from honouring that matter which works my salvation."
- St. John of Damascus (+749)

[TheAncientLight]

This is one of the best introductions of Icons, excellent historical and theological accuracy ☦️

[joeskill]

As someone coming out of Protestantism I have a greater appreciation for icons. And every time I listen to a story about an individual Saint I feel like I want to get a icon of my favourite Saints..🙏🏽

[leonardosoto]

I just passed art history part 1&2 and a great portion of it relates to religious artwork, both pre and post the reformation. I became very enthusiastic learning about icons, especially after these images brought back memories of me as a child seeing icons growing up catholic.

[permanenceaesthetic]

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your videos, but I must say that this one takes the cake for me. This will definitely be my new go-to video for inquirers (or skeptics) whenever they ask about our iconographic tradition. Absolutely brilliant! I can hardly wait for the next installment regarding the specifics and technicalities of iconography! Solid work! ☦️

[Xechil]

Just stumbled across your channel - as someone deeply fascinated by religion, I am deeply impressed by what you're creating and eager to go through your channel! Thank you for your devotion, and the work you put into this.

[firmbiz]

I have to hand it to you and how well you are able to not only articulate each concept you discuss in your videos but you do it so concise yet full of historical context. Keep up the great work.

[washedashore]

Can’t wait for more videos on icons! This one was great! Thank you!

[KPP]

Well, I am binge watching your show to catch up. What a time to find your channel 👏

[mostawesomemom]

This was so insightful. I had no idea!

[aaronshanker]

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[henridib]

Amazing, the topic I've been waiting for. Love it

[officialjbbeverley]

Love your channel, brother! Thanks for such thoughtful and informative videos! Cheers!

[elfipet]

So glad yr videos showed up on my feed recently - I love yr videos and the well informed way they are presented. 🙏🙏

[gerardgrywacheski]

Thank you for your awesome introduction video on icons!! May God bless you and your channel!! Also, May God bless the Holy and Venerable Sts. John of Damascus and Theodore the Studite as well the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council!!

[MicheleHjorleifsson]

Johnathan Pague has a great channel on iconography and imagery

[gerardgrywacheski]

O Holy and Venerable John of Damascus, Theodore the Studite, and the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, pray for us sinners!! Have a blessed Sunday of Orthodoxy!!☦️🙏

[christinehales]

Thank you for this video! I will be sharing this link with my Icon writing students and friends since it is a short, concise explanation that will bless many people. Again, thank you! Christine Hales

[lisamaree]

I absolutely loved this video!!! And I wanted to say all along WE are the most Holy Icon ❤️ I found your channel on IG

[alexandria]

Thank you so much for this video! I’d love to learn more of the theology behind how the icons look (art style), I’m introducing my father to the idea and while he admits it might be shallow, he’s very off-put by their appearance and claims the Byzantine style shows it’s a late development and not apostolic.