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The Hidden Battle for Christian Icons - The Triumph of Saint Theodora the Empress! | CWJS036 CWP057

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Icons have been part of Christian practice from the earliest of times in the Church. Yet, there were eras where the practice was questioned and debated. See how God used one woman's faithful courage to help preserve the use of icons for the world over.
Embark with us on a narrative voyage through time, where the veils of history part to reveal the enthralling saga of Saint Theodora the Empress, a figure of clandestine faith in the 9th century Byzantine Empire. Experience the fervor and secrecy of an era where a solitary empress waged a silent war within the imperial walls, defying the iconoclastic edicts of her husband, Emperor Theophilus, to keep the flame of icon veneration alive. As Theodora's tale of resilience unfolds, we peel back layers of religious conflict, exploring how her covert worship with icons as "beautiful dolls" became both a symbol of resistance and a precarious dance with danger, particularly when the court jester Dendera teeters on the brink of exposing everything she holds sacred.
Step deeper into the spiritual resonance of Orthodox Christianity as we honor Saint Theodora's enduring legacy in preserving sacred iconography, a tradition pivotal to church doctrine as crystallized by the Seventh Ecumenical Council at Nicaea. Join us in reflecting on the protracted acceptance of conciliar decisions, mirroring the early church's struggle with Arianism, and delve into the incarnational symbolism that icons bestow upon the Christian narrative. We'll contrast the variances in iconographic traditions across Christian denominations, and we'll cap off our journey with a reverent acknowledgement of Saint Theodora's liturgical commemoration and the larger celebration of the triumph of Orthodoxy within the ecclesiastical calendar, inviting you to experience the depth of belief that transcends time and continues to shape the essence of faith.
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1. Iconography Controversy in Byzantine Empire (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Orthodox Iconography (00:11:46)

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Icons have been part of Christian practice from the earliest of times in the Church. Yet, there were eras where the practice was questioned and debated. See how God used one woman's faithful courage to help preserve the use of icons for the world over.
Embark with us on a narrative voyage through time, where the veils of history part to reveal the enthralling saga of Saint Theodora the Empress, a figure of clandestine faith in the 9th century Byzantine Empire. Experience the fervor and secrecy of an era where a solitary empress waged a silent war within the imperial walls, defying the iconoclastic edicts of her husband, Emperor Theophilus, to keep the flame of icon veneration alive. As Theodora's tale of resilience unfolds, we peel back layers of religious conflict, exploring how her covert worship with icons as "beautiful dolls" became both a symbol of resistance and a precarious dance with danger, particularly when the court jester Dendera teeters on the brink of exposing everything she holds sacred.
Step deeper into the spiritual resonance of Orthodox Christianity as we honor Saint Theodora's enduring legacy in preserving sacred iconography, a tradition pivotal to church doctrine as crystallized by the Seventh Ecumenical Council at Nicaea. Join us in reflecting on the protracted acceptance of conciliar decisions, mirroring the early church's struggle with Arianism, and delve into the incarnational symbolism that icons bestow upon the Christian narrative. We'll contrast the variances in iconographic traditions across Christian denominations, and we'll cap off our journey with a reverent acknowledgement of Saint Theodora's liturgical commemoration and the larger celebration of the triumph of Orthodoxy within the ecclesiastical calendar, inviting you to experience the depth of belief that transcends time and continues to shape the essence of faith.
Prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio by becoming a Patreon today.
https://www.patreon.com/CloudofWitnessesRadio

Thank you for journeying w/ the Saints with us!

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1. Iconography Controversy in Byzantine Empire (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Orthodox Iconography (00:11:46)

81 tập

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