Nativity
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Thus
the icon is also a theology, a theology in color, expressing the
experience of God with lines and paints rather than with discursive
language. The goal of the icon and that of written theology are the
same – to lead others to the mystical experience of God. The icon
artistically depicts the experience so that others may approach the
mystery and be invited to share in it.
- Anton Vrame, The Educating Icon
The
traditional Orthodox icon of the Nativity tells us what the Bible tells
us, and does so in a very clear, vivid, effective manner, by means of
forms and colors,
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Constantine Cavarnos Guide to Byzantine Iconography
- Advent Banner (Order Form)
- Nativity Icon Presentation
PDF (format) - Microsoft Power Point (format) - The Nativity: God Becomes Human to Show Us the Way (Brochure)
by Father Thomas Fitzgerald