The Orthodox Path

The Icon is central to Orthodox spirituality.  In fact, in Vespers for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, we sing that the icon is “the safeguard of the Orthodox faith.”  The icon is so important that Ecumenical Councils had to affirm the validity of venerating icons.  In so doing the Fathers made an important distinction between veneration and worship.  We may show, and, should show respect and veneration to people and … CLICK HERE TO READ MORE