Christ-centered dimension of Byzantine iconography in the writings of St. John Damascene
Christ-centered dimension of Byzantine iconography in the writings of St. John Damascene

Summary/Abstract: The study entitled “Christ-centered dimension of Byzantine iconography in the writings of St. John Damascene”, has an introduction which points out that we live in a world dominated by images. A short presentation of anti-iconoclastic writings of St. John Damascene follows this introduction. In the third part of the study we can find some meanings and significations of Byzantine iconography as they are reflected in St. John theology. Finally, the study underline the fact that St. John Damascene was the first Holy Father to present a truly synthesis of the theology of the icon. He synthesizes, systematizes, explains and explores deeply the theology of the icons. The Orthodox iconography is Christ-centered par excellence Christ being the Unifying Center that keeps together the Holy Scripture, the Divine Eucharist and the Icon.

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