[kosta50]

You are right, OP, as usual. In fact, iconography was used for the illiterate poeple to learn the faith, just as we teach our illiterate children by visual means. The former were more elaborate but nonetheless an icon is an icon. God bless

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

You are right, OP, as usual. In fact, iconography was used for the illiterate poeple to learn the faith, just as we teach our illiterate children by visual means. The former were more elaborate but nonetheless an icon is an icon. God bless

Thank you, but my "Iconophilia" (love of Icons) has boundaries. I see their ancient and hallowed heritage and valuable usages, but some aspects still just don't "gel" with me. (See my #30)