The Iconoclasm and Idolization trough some contemporary orthodox Christians. Points of view Cover Image

Iconoclasmul şi idolatria Printre unii creştini ortodocşi contemporani. Puncte de vedere
The Iconoclasm and Idolization trough some contemporary orthodox Christians. Points of view

Author(s): Dumitru Vanca
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Facultatea de Teologie Ortodoxă Alba Iulia
Keywords: iconography; iconoclasm; current liturgical practices; abusive practices

Summary/Abstract: The Iconoclasm and Idolization trough some contemporary orthodox Christians. Points of view. The article points the dangerous position for the orthodox doctrine of the icons manifested into the present life of some Christians belonging to Romanian Orthodox Church. Some examples are invocated to prove the wrong understanding of iconographic doctrine by some clergy and priest. Even these examples can be just a sort of superficial and unconscious attachment to the icons, can involve o sort of idolatry and abusive liturgical practices.

  • Issue Year: XIV/2009
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 251-261
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Romanian
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