ICONS ~ GRAVEN IMAGES OR NECESSARY FOR SALVATION?

[nancyincanada]

"We do not venerate the wood, the paint of the icon; but rather the image of the one who is portrayed there. It's the image that we venerate. Not the physical substance itself." Brilliant, thank you Father. I kiss my dear deceased mother's photo, and do so because I love and miss her. I know there is no life in that paper/photo, it's my mother that I am remembering, kissing, and thanking. It's the same with the icons.

[lasagna]

I have one foot out the door of Protestantism and feel I’m walking towards the Orthodox Church. The stress of how to approach my wife and family about it is hard. Thanks for your videos. They have been a huge blessing.

[Србомбоница]

Always carry Orthodox icons if you are traveling or going to hospital, it's extremely beneficial, I have many of them and cherish them and love them all, I feel peace looking at them:)

[antonkirani]

Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.

[annacampbell]

Long before l even knew orthodoxy l felt so driven to icons whenever l saw them. Today l paint icons myself. It's source of a lot of joy but also thinking and praying. Glory be to God❤️

[Mark-ybsp]

This is probably the most ‘clear’ understanding I have ever had about this subject. I am a new catechumen and this makes good sense. Thank you.

[betsymarchand]

Thank you Father Spyridon. What an incredible blessing you are. I just discovered you and your videos on YouTube and have been binge watching them. They are wonderful; full of encouragement and admonition that all of us can benefit from. In your kind way you call us to draw near to God and bear fruit. The love of God beams through you to all of us. God brought me to Orthodoxy 11 years ago after searching for the Ancient Church for about 30 years. I thank God for all men like you who are fighting the good fight of faith; the true faith. Much, much love to you from Maryland, U.S.

[datevinjejikian]

Father Spyridon, Please mention us
(The Armenians) in your prayers.

[text]

Excellent explanation Father Spyridon. I can not imagine our churches without our beautiful icons. Thank you for your teachings and wisdom. ✝️

[ivygarcia]

Praise God! I grow profoundly in love with our Holy Orthodoxy every passing day! Thank you Father Spyridon. 🙏

[glendamcgee]

I was taught that icons were very wrong - these videos confirm an objection I had to those teachings - I always like them anyway.

[darrientwyman]

Slowly leaving protestantism and entering orthodoxy. Thank you for your videos

[megaloschemos]

Hope you are keeping well Fr. Spyridon

[alvarengasoso]

Thanks for all these great sermons! Every each one of them really helps me.

[saldomino]

Well said father ! The Icons not only draw us closer to the heavenly realm but pushes our faith to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost thank you !

[dannywoody]

God bless your father and thanks always for a positive message of hope and faith from the Bangkok Airport

[GrandeSalvatore]

Praying for you, brother. Inshallah you can be a light for your family and those around you showing them truth.

[Elany.lyon]

Thank you, I am new to Orthodoxy this encourages me.

[nubSawace]

I'm struggling with Exodus 20:4

You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below

[daydreamerbeliever]

I bought an icon for the first time, an Eleusa icon of the Theotokos. Saw it in the orthodox study bible and it made me cry thinking about the mercy of God. It’s a bit surreal my heart has softened to these things of the triune God. Pray for my journey into orthodoxy.